2+ hour, 15+ min ago  (769+ words) Home " Animals " 10 Facts About Prairie Dogs Not Everyone Knows You've probably seen pictures of prairie dogs standing upright, looking adorable in their chubby little bodies. These small rodents have a reputation for being cute grassland creatures, nothing more. That's where…...

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....

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (707+ words) Home " Animals " Prairie Dogs Have a Complex Language That Rivals Human Communication Most people walk past a prairie dog colony and hear noise. A chorus of high-pitched chirps, a few squeaks, maybe a ripple of activity across the grass. It…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1095+ words) Home " Animals " The Silent Language of Deer Reveals Complex Social Bonds in US Forests Most people who encounter a deer in the woods see a shy, solitary creature frozen at the edge of a tree line. It's a reasonable impression....

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (213+ words) When most people think of hyenas, they often picture the cackling scavengers from "The Lion King" " creatures portrayed as dim-witted opportunists living in the shadow of lions. This widespread misconception has done a tremendous disservice to one of Africa's most…...

2+ mon, 5+ day 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…...