Prairie dogs aren't really dogs; 

they're rodents, just like squirrels.

The prairie dogs got their name from the sound that they make when danger is near.

They give warning barks or yips.   

Of course, squirrels and prairie dogs are certainly different in one very special way: prairie dogs build underground cities!

These cities start when one prairie dog digs its burrow, and then another one decides to dig right alongside.

Eventually, every prairie dog around chooses to live right beside all the rest; they certainly are sociable creatures!

 

 

There are five species of prairie dogs.

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

White-tailed Prairie Dog

Gunnison's Prairie Dog

Mexican Prairie Dog ( endangered )

Utah Prairie Dog ( threatened ) 

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