prairie dog

US /ˈprer.i ˌdɔːɡ/
UK /ˈprer.i ˌdɔːɡ/
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cão da pradaria

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 uma família de cães da pradaria saindo de suas tocas.
The prairie dog stood on its hind legs, alert to its surroundings.
O cão da pradaria ficou de pé nas patas traseiras, atento ao seu redor.