Once labeled pests, prairie dogs are now recognized as keystone species, as they give rise to soil aeration and plant diversity. Nebraska’s prairie dog towns aren’t quite that massive, but they still play a vital role in shaping the land around them. Prairie dogs live in underground colonies sometimes referred to as “towns,” like robert’s prairie dog town on badlands loop road
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Prairie dogs build their homes underground to protect against predation and flash flooding.
Few wildlife encounters are as unexpectedly delightful as watching a colony of prairie dogs in action
These small, social rodents—native to the grasslands of north america—are endlessly entertaining to watch as they pop in and out of burrows, chirp to one another, and stand on alert like little sentinels of the prairie. This is one of the largest and most accessible prairie dog towns in the park Located near the sage creek campground, it's a great spot to observe prairie dogs up close. The largest ever recorded prairie dog town located in texas encompassed a 100 mile by 250 mile area and contained an estimated 400 million prairie dogs
The badlands prairie dog colony is estimated to cover over 100,000 acres, making it not only the largest but also one of the most diverse prairie dog colonies in the world. Prairie dogs are more than just captivating creatures for tourists They play a critical role in maintaining the prairie ecosystem. Roberts prairie dog town is noted for being the largest accessible colony within the park, supporting nearly 200 plant and animal species, making it a vital ecological habitat
It is the largest accessible colony of prairie dogs.
These colonies can stretch hundreds of acres, and in historic times, they spanned thousands — one texas town was recorded at 25,000 square miles
