Beneath the endless blue skies of North America’s grasslands, something extraordinary unfolds just below the surface. Prairie ...

At first glance, wide-open fields may look like just another stretch of Utah's vast landscape. But look a little closer, and ...

Prairie dogs (genus Cynomys) are burrowing rodents native to the grasslands of North America. Five species exist: black-tailed, white-tailed, Gunnison’s, Utah, and Mexican prairie dogs. These highly ...

The five species of prairie dogs currently in existence are found in the Americas. They’ve primarily built their habitats along the Great Plains. These creatures have a complex system of communication ...

Prairie dogs have a lot of funny behaviors. They leap into the air, whistle, chatter, yip, and kiss. Perhaps you’ve seen a video clip of two prairie dogs putting their faces together and kissing.

Despite their name, prairie dogs are not dogs; they’re given the name due to their bark-like calls. There are five species of prairie dogs, with the black-tailed prairie dog being the most prevalent ...

Niabi Zoo in Coal Valley had its opening day Tuesday. Beyond the fun of visitors seeing animals, managers at the zoo hope to educate visitors about endangered species. Curator of Conservation and ...

Dear EarthTalk: Are prairie dogs threatened or endangered these days ... Montana and Wyoming. As keystone species —those whose presence is critical for the balance and health of their ...