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Preparing for winter, one of the goals of a successful prairie dog is to fatten up. Those that don't have enough fat reserve may not survive. These two seem to be doing quite well! Though they do not strictly hibernate, they may become dormant in winter and spend most of their time underground.

Life is not all fun for prairie dogs though. They have suffered much from human presence. If you want to know more about "prairie dog target shoots", go on to the NEXT page.