Birds Spy on Prairie Dog Gossip!

Turns out, prairie dogs aren’t just digging tunnels—they’re also the neighborhood gossip, warning everyone (including birds!) about predators. Long-billed curlews literally eavesdrop on prairie dog alarm calls to know when to hide from danger. Researchers even sent a fake badger on a joyride to test it, and the birds ducked way earlier when prairie dogs sounded the alarm. Who knew prairie dog drama could save lives? Nature’s got some wild group chats! #NatureIsWild #PrairieDogs #BirdWatching #Science