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bones of baby Prairie Dogs in the snake's stomach, naturalists 
came to the conclusion that the reptile, at least, is not an invited 
guest, but an ugly thief, who not only forces his company on an 
unwilling family, but steals, and eats the babies for his breakfast. 
So the poor little Prairie Dog Mamma has her troubles, you 
see — like other four footed Mammas all over the world. 
