10+ hour, 53+ min ago  (557+ words) Home " Wildlife " The Amazing Reasons Behind a Prairie Dog's "Jump Yip" The jump yip is a multi-part movement that begins with a prairie dog rising onto its hind legs and extending its body skyward. In this posture, the prairie dog…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1047+ words) Prairie dogs, those charismatic ground squirrels of North America's grasslands, have fascinated scientists and animal lovers alike with their complex social behaviors. Among their most endearing and notable actions is what appears to be "kissing" when they greet each other....