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How are prairie dogs able to construct these rodent residences?

They have sharp claws to help dig through underground and they have excellent hearing which helps them avoid predators.

Where do they live?

these communities, called dog towns, cover less than half a square mile. But one in Texas stretched a hundred miles!

Prairie dog families live with hundreds of others in networks of tunnels dug below North America's grasslands.

Are prairie dogs friendly?

They are active, playful, and sturdy rodents and can make fairly affectionate pets if purchased young, socialized properly, and given lots of attention.

Resources

https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/prairie-dogs-owning#:~:text=They%20are%20active%2C%20playful%2C%20and,dogs%20represent%20a%20significant%20commitment.

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/prairie-dog#:~:text=The%20animals'%20sharp%20claws%20make,different%20barks%20for%20different%20enemies.

https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/images/Prairie_Dogs_Eating_NGP/story_full_width/87jdqilkn0_Prairie_Dogs_Hank_Bentlage.jpg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5KXanALOZY

What do they look like?

Prairie dogs may bark like dogs—that's how they got their name—but the little guys are rodents, not canines.

Up to 15 inches long, the prairie dog is related to the squirrel.