Female RSBB demonstrates the tell-tale open-mouthed alarm call, pink tongue visible. ©MRR 2017
A white-tailed prairie dog exhibiting the classic alarm call posture. ©John Hoogland 2006
Though hard to see at a distance, this prairie dog is sounding an alarm call from the tall grass. ©MRR 2017
Female Wetsuit sounds the alarm, likely upset by the traps surrounding her nursery burrow. ©MRR 2017
Like alarmed by a nearby badger. ©John Hoogland 2006  
The lower incisors (front teeth) are visible during an alarm call. Though these calls can be given from a number of positions, up on their hind legs is the most common. ©MRR 2017
Many prairie dogs will run to the entrance of their burrow before sounding the alarm. ©MRR 2017
Female Wetsuit stands tall on her hind legs to sound the alarm while keeping watch of the perceived threat. ©MRR 2017
This white-tailed prairie dog female shows off her wide mouth giving an alarm call. ©John Hoogland 2007
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