Prairie dogs aren’t dogs at all but are actually a species of ground squirrels. They are cousins of the squirrels we find in our backyards. Prairie dogs live in big social groups called prairie dog ...

(Phys.org) —A trio of researchers from the University of Manitoba has concluded that the action known as a jump-yip, performed by some species of prairie dogs, is done more to assess group alertness ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Prairie dogs have the most sophisticated ...

Now, researchers at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg say they have the answer, claiming the prairie dogs use it as a method of testing how reliable their neighbours are at keeping watch for ...

WINNIPEG — Wildlife enthusiasts have long wondered why prairie dogs do “the wave” but researchers at Manitoba’s largest university say they have discovered a startling answer. The small rodents jump ...

Poppy the prairie dog stands tall and emits a surprisingly loud and joyful jump-yip shout.

Poppy the prairie dog joyfully leaps into the air to perform her signature jump-yip display.

You can now visit these rotund rodents at the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge. Staff say they're a big draw.

Prairie dogs have a lot more in common with the beer-guzzling, face-painted denizens of football stadiums than you might think. Both use a very important tool to interact with their neighbors: the ...

Prairie dogs will stand upright and watch for any signs of danger, ready to signal to the group if trouble approaches. Prairie dogs aren't dogs at all but are actually a species of ground squirrels.