What is a prairie dog?

The prairie dog is not a dog.  It is a member of the ground-squirrel family. This foot-long squirrel is usually called a prairie dog because it has a shrill bark much like that of a dog. Prairie dogs live on the prairies of the western part of North America from Canada to Mexico. A prairie [...]

What is a groundhog?

A groundhog is a funny rodent that burrows in the ground. Its stock body may be two feet long. Groundhogs, also called woodchucks, make their homes in many parts of North America. All summer the groundhog nibbles grass, roots, and leaves. Bu October, the groundhog is so fast it can hardly walk. When winter comes, [...]