A prairie dog has an eventful year after poking out of her burrow following a long winter hibernation, fixing the mound around her burrow, barely escaping a hungry coyote, eating tasty weeds, greeting friends, and having five babies.
An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the member of the squirrel family that lives in underground burrows.
Explores the physical and behavioral characteristics of prairie dogs, and discusses where they live and what they eat. Details myths and legends surrounding them, and includes full-color photographs and a glossary.