Your reaction when you get accused of something you know you did: I have no idea what you’re barking about. Speaking of barking, did you know prairie dogs have a wide repertoire of vocalizations? Most commonly, they bark to 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. Research has found that the 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. Save your breath, they won’t admit to anything when called out. Image: A prairie dog standing upright with mouth agape at Badlands National Park. Photo by: Thomas Warren (sharetheexperience...