Genus and species:
Synonyms ludovicianus
Collective Term:
A association of prairie dogs
If the words "infectiously mischievous" remind you of anyone, then chances are that you have a prairie dog in your life. Petite, attractive and intelligent, this creature's free time is spent in bucolic surroundings, playing socially bonding games with friends and family.
Despite its insatiable curiosity, the prairie dog is cautious about venturing into the unknown and the conflict between its homebody tendencies and restless intellect defines its personality.
Prairie dogs derive a great deal of pleasure from nature and return the favor by conscientiously recycling and encouraging their community to do the same. They also love music and dancing. Outdoor concerts are a special treat, where they draw energy from the crowd under an open sky.
Like most insectivorous creatures, prairie dogs are wary of strangers and are anxious to turn them into allies. Even though they leave an indelible mark on their community, only a handful of people ever claim to truly know a prairie dog. This subtle alienation distresses the gregarious prairie dog who suffers periodic bouts of loneliness in silence.
As letter writers, prairie dogs are without equal. Typical of the social animals, they are generous and unselfish with their time and find sharing to be a source of pleasure. Their personal lives are well organized and they confidently tackle life's challenges while building a successful career.
With a natural empathy and understanding of social interactions, prairie dogs excel in all niches of the behavioral sciences including social work, journalism, teaching and psychology. Their well-developed social skills make them suitable for a range of careers that include sales or public relations. However, a lack of aggression can limit prairie dogs' earning potential.
Like all social animals, prairie dogs are excellent observers of human nature, and this combined with their communication skills makes them excellent writers or documentary filmmakers.