Prairie Dogs in Trouble Near Billings

Prairie dog populations near Billings are plummeting, likely due to sylvatic plague—a natural but brutal cycle spread by fleas. While the disease poses minimal risk to humans (fleas stay close to hosts), stay cautious: keep distance from animals, use bug spray, and avoid contact with carcasses. Dogs should also steer clear. Officials are monitoring but haven’t confirmed plague yet—these colonies usually rebound over time. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e1749edd01d36a0d