They also have what is believed by many to be the most sophisticated ... home to the world’s largest remaining colony of black-tailed prairie dogs. Earlier this year, plague resurfaced in this ...

Imagine a bustling city hidden beneath the grasslands, teeming with life, communication, and intricate architecture—yet ...

Prairie dogs live in underground burrows, extensive warrens of tunnels and chambers marked by many mounds of packed earth at their surface entrances. Burrows have defined nurseries, sleeping ...

Dear EarthTalk: Are prairie dogs threatened or endangered these days? – Joseph P., via email Answer: Prairie dogs play a key role in grassland ecosystems but encounter many threats. These cute ...

If prairie dogs have the courage to come out even under the threats they face, I urge you to have the same courage and speak with your constituents, not just through form letters, but in person.