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How do prairie dogs defend against predators?

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They use sentries to stand guard and spot danger then all hide in their tunnels. Of course some burrowing animals can get to them in their tunnel, but it usually protects them. read more

Prairie dogs have many ways to defend themselves against predators. They have excellent eyesight and hearing, for example, and they can run fast. Their burrows also protect them from most of their predators. The burrows are usually about 5-10 meters long and 2-3 meters deep, but some burrows are as long as 33 meters and as deep as 5 meters. read more

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