9.6K views · 370 reactions |  “Prairie dogs are ecosystem engineers....

Who's at the Zoo? Meet Our Prairie Dogs! Come visit our award-winning Prairie Dog Habitat and see these social animals in action! Prairie dogs live in tight-knit family groups called coteries and build elaborate tunnel systems underground. 🐾✨ Did you know prairie dogs communicate with barks, yips and chirps, even having specific calls to alert others about different predators? They play a crucial role in their ecosystem by aerating the soil and creating spaces for other animals like burrowing o

4K views · 189 reactions | Over 60 years ago, Marlin Perkins and Jim Fowler showed the world of prairie dogs on Wild Kingdom. These amazing burrowing animals play a vital role in the prairie ecosystem with their tunnels and colonies. Tune in this weekend to Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild on NBC to discover the fascinating world of prairie dogs and other burrowing wildlife. | Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom | Facebook