You've seen many a pet rabbit and guinea pig, but have you ever seen a pet prairie dog? Turns out prairie dogs make adorable pets, at least, that's the impression we get from this cutie. "This is ...

Learn why prairie dogs are ecosystem engineers, how they communicate, and why they are vital to North American grasslands.

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 ...

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