*Me barking back at prairie dog* The prairie dog wondering why I’ve decided to insult their grandmother. *eye squint* Who you calling a McNugget? Always be careful when barking in public. Did you know prairie dogs have a wide repertoire of vocalizations? Most commonly, they can warn of territorial trespassers from adjacent coteries (a family group of prairie dogs) or any approaching danger by emitting a series of "barks," which sound more like high-pitched squeaks. Recent research has found that their calls can convey incredibly descriptive details. Prairie dogs can alert one another, for example, that there’s not just a human approaching, but a tall human wearing a specific color. (Really, you wore that shirt?) When hearing the call, residents of the town can stand on their hind legs, stretch their arms out, throw back their head…and make fun of your shirt. (Then take their leave.) Image: A prairie dog stands up, looks around, and sees a tall stranger on the side of a road. What i...