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Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom: Prairie Dog Language
Prairie dog language may only be second to humans in its complexity. They even have words for different predators and features of predators, which helps them communicate quickly and efficiently when under attack.
Added: May 12, 2011
Views: 11184 Views
Runtime: 02:50
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