Discover the amazing secret language of prairie dogs. Prairie dogs have one of the most detailed ways of communicating among animals. Learn what they might be saying on today’s episode.

Here’s our trail map:

• What Is A Prairie?
• Are Prairie Dogs…Dogs?
• What Is A Keystone Species?
• What Is A Prairie Dog Town?
• How Do Prairie Dogs Use A Secret Language?
• How Does God’s Spirit Use a Secret Language To Speak To Us?

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Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“Now we did not receive the spirit of the world, but we received the Spirit that is from God so that we can know all that God has given us.” 2 Corinthians 2:12 (NCV)

“But the Helper will teach you everything and will cause you to remember all that I told you. This Helper is the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name.” John 14:26 (NCV)

“Speak to each other with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music in your hearts to the Lord.” Ephesians 5:19 (NCV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

Language: A way of communicating or sharing information. 

Prairie: A large area that is flat or has rolling hills, with a lot of grasses and wildflowers.

Ecosystem: An area where the plants, creatures, and other things in nature like water, rocks, dirt, and sun all help each other.

Keystone Species: A plant or creature that is very important for keeping other plants or creatures in its ecosystem alive. 

Prairie Dog Town: An area on the prairie where a lot of prairie dogs live.

Prairie Dog Colony: A group of prairie dogs that live together in a prairie dog town.

Burrowing Animals: Animals that dig burrows or use burrows underground.

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