FAQ

The prairie dog's biggest predator is the black-footed ferret, which relies heavily on prairie dogs as its primary food source.

Prairie dogs are among the friendliest wild animals to humans due to their social behavior, curiosity, and low likelihood of transmitting disease through direct contact.

The black-footed ferret is considered the prairie dog's most significant predator.

Prairie dogs are among the friendliest wild animals to humans due to their social nature, communal living, and minimal threat to people.

Yes, prairie dogs can carry diseases such as sylvatic plague and tularemia, which may be transmitted to humans via flea bites or direct contact, though the risk is low.

Prairie dogs are social animals but are not naturally friendly to humans and generally avoid direct interaction, though they rarely pose a threat.

Being bitten by a prairie dog may expose you to diseases like plague or tularemia, though the risk is low and both illnesses are treatable with antibiotics.

Touching a prairie dog is not recommended due to the risk of disease transmission such as plague and tularemia, which can be passed through fleas or bodily contact.

Prairie dogs are not generally dangerous to humans, but they can carry diseases like plague and tularemia that may rarely transmit to people through fleas or direct contact. Physical risks from their burrows are minimal for humans but can cause injuries to livestock.

Rats hate the scent, presence, and behavior of dogs, especially predator breeds like terriers, but their aversion can be overcome by food or shelter availability.