Named for the sounds they use to communicate, prairie dogs are very social animals.They live in colonies made up of different families that span several acres of land. Prairie dogs bark to alert all the groups in their area to incoming predators like hawks, coyotes, and foxes.The Complexity of Prairie Dog SoundsPrairie dog noises are actually quite sophisticated. Studies show that the pests use a range of warning sounds for different predators.Both the number of barks and the amount of prairie d

April is Citizen Science Month! Help us track how the prairie ecosystem at Osage Park changes over time with our new @chronolog.io station! It’s as simple as set your phone in the holder, snap a pic, upload it, and be a part of science! | Osage Park