Playful Prairie Dog Pups
In Playful Prairie Dog Pups witness prairie dog pups who explore and play whilst sentinels keep watch. Danger in the form of an American badger approaches, but a burrowing owl, who also has young to protect, defends its territory. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
Sir David Attenborough showcases the wonders of our planet's seven continents — from frozen tundras to dense jungles — where life always finds a way.
Lesson Express
Q: Why do you think the prairie dogs might have adapted to spend so much time underground?
A: There aren’t any trees in this landscape for shelter or protection.
Q: What is the job of the prairie dog sentinels?
A: Their job is to stand guard and warn their community of danger.
Q: How does the owl protect her babies from the badger?
A: She flies at him, chasing him away.