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Prairie Dogs Greet by Touching Teeth

Титульна AI-згенерована ілюстрація / AI-generated cover illustration. Two black-tailed prairie dogs touch muzzles beside a burrow.

Two prairie dogs touch muzzles near a burrow.

A black-tailed prairie dog above ground.

Close view of prairie dogs making gentle front-tooth contact during a greeting.

Prairie dogs groom after a greeting while another pair chases in the background.

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Титульна AI-згенерована ілюстрація / AI-generated cover illustration. Two black-tailed prairie dogs touch muzzles beside a burrow.

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Black-tailed prairie dogs may greet one another with a brief touch of their front teeth, called a “recognition kiss.” They may then groom each other amicably, but can also chase or fight; what follows depends on the social context.