You've seen many a pet rabbit and guinea pig, but have you ever seen a pet prairie dog? Turns out prairie dogs make adorable pets, at least, that's the impression we get from this cutie. "This is ...

Odd couples come in all shapes and sizes, but there's no guarantee they won't ruffle each other's feathers (or fur). Just look at infamous cat and mouse frenemies Tom and Jerry. So, it's especially ...

Before today, I had no idea that people even kept prairie dogs as pets. But this guy does in Palm Beach Florida, and what's more, his animals are extremely popular on social media. Poppy, the prairie ...

Chuck the Prairie Dog lives in Palm Beach, Florida, and delights his hundreds of thousands of social media followers by documenting his activities on social media. As a pet prairie dog, he’s part of a ...

The prairie dog caught in Trap 69 was angry. And who could blame her? After waking up in her burrow on a mid-September morning, she’d waddled innocently outside for a breakfast of mini marshmallows ...

You can now visit these rotund rodents at the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge. Staff say they're a big draw.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Most people don’t think twice after hearing the frantic ...