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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Most people don’t think twice after hearing the frantic ...

The diminutive prairie dog plays an outsized role in the prairie ecosystem. As vital prey for some species and habitat creators for others through their complex system of burrows, they support ...

The South Dakota Departments of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) and Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) want to remind South Dakota landowners to register for assistance with prairie dog encroachment.

In August, the San Juan Basin Health Department confirmed that a burrow of prairie dogs ridden with plague-positive fleas was responsible for infecting a La Plata County woman with bubonic plague. The ...

The entries are in for the 2026 Prairie Farmer Favorite Farm Dog Contest, and the finalists have been selected. Click through ...