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Prairie dogs are social animals and live in large colonies called "towns".
Most towns these days are from one to a few hundred acres in area, but in
the 1800s prairie dog towns were described as stretching for many miles.
Since that time it has been estimated that 98% of the prairie dog population
in the US has been killed.
Within the towns are "coteries" or family groups, consisting of one male (sometimes with second, subordinate, male), 3 or 4 females and their young up to about one year in age - NEXT |