This snapshot taken by explore.org fan K and B captures all three species living the peaceful life. In fact, they live “mutualistic” relationships, where everyone benefits and size doesn’t matter! Prairie dogs are natural farmers. Their digging improves vegetation and wards off unwanted weeds. This makes prairie dog towns a preferred grazing area for bison, who in
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Cowbirds… follow livestock, especially cattle, snapping up insects flushed from the grass. They alight on the backs and necks of livestock to feed on ticks. (Audubon) See the cowbirds and bison on the live cam in Grasslands National Park today.
