They also live in plateaus, and underground burrows. One chamber is a nursery where they nurse their young and have them sleep. Another chamber is a listening post, where they watch for predators. Prairie dogs live in colonies. Prairie Dogs are endangered because the human race hunts them down illegally.
Many diseases also kill prairie dogs off.
Other organisms, plants, and spray technicians are poisoning prairie dogs. Machines are destroying their habitat, and homes are being built on their land. Federal, state, local governments are protecting prairie dogs and helping to set up preserves. Fortunately, many problems are disappearing because people are doing their part, and colonies are being preserved in many parks. When I saw a picture of the prairie dog I was disappointed that it wasn't a dog.