Prairie dogs have returned to the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge after an 11-year absence. A relocation effort has successfully established two colonies, which are now reproducing. The previous population died out in 2015 under unknown circumstances.

Further details about the prairie dogs and their role in the ecosystem are available from a recent interview. The interview discusses the importance of prairie dogs in the prairie ecosystem, including their burrowing activities. For more information, readers can listen to the full conversation, which has been edited for length and clarity.

The interview provides additional insights into the prairie dogs and their new home at the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge.