prairie dog
US /ˈprer.i ˌdɔːɡ/
UK /ˈprer.i ˌdɔːɡ/
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perro de la pradera
a North American burrowing rodent of the squirrel family, with a barking cry, living in large colonies.
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We saw a family of prairie dogs pop out of their burrows.
Vimos una familia de perros de la pradera salir de sus madrigueras.
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The prairie dog stood on its hind legs, alert to its surroundings.
El perro de la pradera se paró sobre sus patas traseras, alerta a su entorno.