Here in western Colorado we often think of prairie dogs as a nuisance because they burrow in fields. They are often thought of as not very bright since they seem to dart out into the road to get run over by oncoming traffic. This video shows the rodents are much more complex than we give them credit for.
The baseball team at Valencia (Ca.) West Ranch High School is very aware of all the potential dangers on a baseball field: errant cleats, bean balls and, you know, rattlesnakes. Since August 11, the team has dealt with 11 rattlesnakes on its home field...