Prairie dogs aren’t dogs at all but are actually a species of ground squirrels. They are cousins of the squirrels we find in our backyards. Prairie dogs live in big social groups called prairie dog ...

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Reaching for Mom: The Roots of Jumping in Dogs When dogs jump, they are performing a species-typical behavior, which means it's almost like a cultural norm for their species. By jumping, dogs are just ...

DEAR PET TALK: Why do dogs jump around, and bark and wag their tails when they’re excited and happy? – Crazy About Dogs DEAR CRAZY ABOUT DOGS: I can tell by the question that you are a close observer ...