Prairie dogs are so abundant in the Hub City that they might as well be named the City of Lubbock's official animal. You can spot them in most empty lots or visit them in their own little town at MacKenzie Park.

Adorably plump and fun to spot when out on a drive, there's a lot more to prairie dogs then you might think. Here are 10 fun facts about prairie dogs that you may not know.

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10 Facts About Prairie Dogs That You Might Not Know

Prairie dogs might as well be the official animal of Lubbock. Here are some fun facts about the plump little critters.

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