The term Prairie Dog is a type of MARMOT, which is a small burrowing rodent native to North America. It is also known as a 'ground squirrel' and is found in the Great Plains of the United States and Canada. Prairie Dogs are social animals that live in large colonies and communicate with each other through a series of barks and whistles. They are an important part of the prairie ecosystem, providing food for predators such as coyotes, badgers, and hawks.