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They are small, with a body length of about 30 to 36 cm, and a weight of 0.5 to 1.5 kg. They are covered in a coat of light brown fur, and their underbelly is a bit lighter. Utah prairie dogs have short ears, a short tail, and their eyes are situated on the sides of their head, perfect for spotting danger.  \nNow that we've gotten a look at them, let's hop on over to where these cute critters make their home. Utah prairie dogs live in the southwestern United States, particularly in the state of Utah, in grasslands and meadows. They live in burrows that they dig in the ground, which help them stay safe from predators and harsh weather. These burrows are part of a larger network called a colony, which can house hundreds of prairie dogs.  \nLiving in a colony must surely make you hungry, right? Let's talk about what these prairie dogs like to munch on. Utah prairie dogs are herbivores, which means they eat plants. Their diet primarily consists of grasses, seeds, and sometimes insects for a bit of protein. They have sharp teeth to help them cut through tough plant material.  \nFrom their social living to their herbivore diet, Utah prairie dogs sure are different from other species! Unlike many other rodents, Utah prairie dogs hibernate in winter, which means they sleep for a long time to save energy. The relationship between humans and Utah prairie dogs has been challenging as their burrows can disrupt farming, but they are important for maintaining biodiversity in their habitat. So, whether they're snoozing in winter or chomping on grass in the summer, Utah prairie dogs are a unique and important part of our world.  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) What do Utah prairie dogs eat?  \nA. Meat B. Fish C. Birds D. Plants  \n2) What do Utah prairie dogs primarily eat?  \nA. Fruits and nuts B. Grasses and seeds  \nC. Leaves and flowers D. Meat and fish  \n3) How large can a Utah prairie dog's colony be?  \nA. It can house around ten prairie B. It can house just one prairie dog  \ndogs  \nC. It can house hundreds of prairie D. It can house fifty prairie dogs  \ndogs  \n4) What kind of burrow does Utah prairie dogs live in?  \nA. Burrows they dig in the ground B. Burrows under water  \nC. Burrows in trees D. Burrows in rocks  \n5) Where do Utah prairie dogs live?  \nA. In forests B. In grasslands C. In mountains D. In deserts  \n6) What kind of teeth do Utah prairie dogs have?  \nA. Round teeth B. Flat teeth C. Sharp teeth D. No teeth  \n7) Do Utah prairie dogs go into hibernation in winter?  \nA. They don't hibernate, they migrate B. No, they don't  \nsouth.  \nC. Yes, they do D. They only hibernate in summer  \n8) What is the main challenge in the relationship between humans and Utah prairie dogs?  \nA. They carry diseases B. They are aggressive towards  \nhumans  \nC. They eat crops D. Their burrows can disrupt farming  \n9) What do Utah prairie dogs eat for a bit of protein?  \nA. Other small B. Grass C. Insects D. Seeds animals  \n10) What color is the fur of a Utah prairie dog?  \nA. White B. Gray C. Brown D. Black  \nDetermine if the statements is something the animal would say (W) or it it is not something the animal would say (N).  \n11) \"We have eyes on the sides of our head, so we can lookout for any predators around us!\"  \n12) \"Our home is in burrows that we dig in the ground, which keeps us safe from bad weather and scary predators. \"  \n13) \"When it comes to food, we're pure vegetarians! 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