Dear EarthTalk: “Are prairie dogs threatened or endangered these days?” – Joseph P., via email Prairie dogs play a key role in grassland ecosystems but encounter many threats. These cute 18-inch tall tan rodents live in small pockets of habitat across 10 western U.S. states: Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South […]
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EarthTalk Q&A Shashwat Mishra March 12, 2025 Dear EarthTalk: Are prairie dogs threatened or endangered these days? —Joseph P., via email Prairie dogs play a key role in grassland ecosystems but encounter many threats. These cute 18” tall tan rodents live in small pockets of habitat across 10 western U.S. states: Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska,
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If you drive through a grassland, it may seem quiet at first – until you come across a colony of prairie dogs. “As soon as you do, the life of the prairie is there,” said Ana Davidson, a research scientist with the Colorado Natural Heritage Program based at Colorado State University. Prairie dogs dig complex
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Prairie dogs, those small, burrowing rodents of North America, are some of nature’s most fascinating creatures. Known for their elaborate underground colonies, unique communication skills, and social behaviors, these animals are an essential part of the grassland ecosystem. Masters of the Underground Prairie dogs construct intricate tunnel systems, often referred to as “towns,” that can
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