Walk into this home and you'll see the sign 'Welcome To The Nut House'. This is because Laura owns *eleven* Prairie Dogs, a type of squirrel named after the barking noise it makes. | VICE

Did you know? Prairie dogs are named for their habitat and warning calls, which sound similar to a dog's bark. [VID: Compilation footage of prairie dogs] | Nature | PBS

Named for the sounds they use to communicate, prairie dogs are very social animals.They live in colonies made up of different families that span several acres of land. Prairie dogs bark to alert all the groups in their area to incoming predators like hawks, coyotes, and foxes.The Complexity of Prairie Dog SoundsPrairie dog noises are actually quite sophisticated. Studies show that the pests use a range of warning sounds for different predators.Both the number of barks and the amount of prairie d

Preening is a natural prairie dog behavior tied to social bonding and trust. In the wild, prairie dogs groom one another to strengthen social ties, reduce stress, and maintain group harmony. When Poppy preens me, she’s treating me like a member of her colony, or possibly a very odd looking prairie dog who needs help. It’s equal parts affection, familiarity, and her way of saying, “You’re mine, and I approve… for now.” #prairiedog #cute #animals #fyp #funny | Poppy the Prairie Dog

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