These charismatic, rabbit-size rodents live on North America's prairies and open grasslands in only a fraction of their former numbers. Prairie dogs live in underground burrows, extensive warrens ...

Prairie Protection Colorado has sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture three times in six years for supporting lethal ...

Prairie dogs aren't federally recognized as endangered. But activists are working to conserve them, launching a wide range of ...

Prairie voles mate for life. Much like humans, once voles form a pair bond—typically with a member of the opposite sex—they cohabitate, coparent, and even prefer each other’s company over that of ...

The black-tailed prairie dog is an intelligent, sociable rodent that's a keystone species in the prairie ecosystem it calls home. This precocious little mammal is perfectly suited to its environment, ...

The black-footed ferret could also be called the black-eyed ferret because of the distinctive “stick-em up” mask that adorns its face. The tan ferrets also have black markings on their feet ...

Dear EarthTalk: "Are prairie dogs threatened or endangered these days?" – Joseph P., via email ...