Prairie dogs have nearly been driven to extinction as a result of ________.
A) an extermination program to reduce the impact of their burrows on cattle and horses
B) over-hunting for food
C) an extermination program that would prevent them from eating crops
D) habitat loss due to the rapid expansion of farm lands

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Prairie dogs have been targeted by extermination programs primarily to reduce the impact of their burrows on cattle and horses, as their burrowing can cause injuries to livestock.

Prairie Dogs Have Nearly Been Driven to Extinction as a Result