It’s prairie dog move-in day 🏡 We’re restoring prairie dogs to their native home in Central Texas at Mason Mountain Wildlife Management Area. Once widespread across Texas, prairie dog towns now cover less than 5% of their historic range. These prairie dogs were relocated from a Panhandle rancher who wanted them off their land. Though sometimes seen as pests, prairie dogs are key players in healthy ecosystems—they enrich the soil and create habitat for many other species. Now it’s time to meet t

Curiosity killed the cat—but the prairie dog? | National Geographic

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