365K views · 12K reactions | It’s not just to cause a scene or make Mama scream, prairie dog noises (barks) are actually quite unique. They range from territorial calls to chirps between family members, to mating calls and even alarm calls for potential threats. Like many animals, communication is an important survival skill. Video: A prairie dog lets out a series of barks. | National Park Service | Facebook

22K views · 618 reactions | From triumphs to defeats (and sometimes even deadly encounters), the life of a prairie dog is one of a kind. See the world through their eyes during Prairie Dog Manor, a new series premiering Friday, October 18th at 8/7c. | National Geographic Animals | Facebook

7.1K views · 284 reactions | A Prairie Dog alarm calling from its burrow. Just listen to that cute sound they make, they are adorable. | The Robin Whisperer | Facebook

Raise your hand if you've seen the prairie dogs! 🖐️ 🙋 Prairie dogs communicate with each other by barking, yipping, and whistling to signal the presence of predators and other dangers. They got their name from the barking sound they make. | Milwaukee County Zoo