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If you have ever seen prairie dogs at a zoo you will know they are very cute animals. There is, however, a lot more to prairie dogs than just being cute - they are smart and have a language.
During 2009 I will be filming prairie dogs in New Mexico for a BBC Natural World. The programme explores the language of prairie dogs through the work of Professor Con Slobodchikoff.
I am also series producing 10x10 minute programmes on prairie dogs for CBeebies channel.
Both the Natural World and the CBeebies series will be out in the spring of 2010.
Prairie dog cake made in honour of my birthday! I was reluctant to eat the little prairie dog so left it as a gift for the next guest in the Colt Motel.
Cameraman Graham Horder filming bison on Vermejo Ranch. Bison love to feed around prairie dog mounds as the grass is richer in minerals thanks to the activity of the rodents.
The film crew and prairie dog scientists gather together around the plastic horse outside the Colt Motel, Raton. One of the strangest motels I have ever stayed in.
Don't be fooled I was only on this machine for a matter of minutes! Health and Safety comes first when filming!
BBC Natural World: Prairie Dogs