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Known to cause vegetation and soil disturbances, prairie dogs can be viewed as a nuisance by rangeland managers. But long-term studies show these animals can play a role in maintaining diverse vegetation, of varying heights, that supports a variety of wildlife.
Photo by Peggy Greb.
