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Poppy the Prairie Dog is back and she’s yip-yip-hooraying her way into your hearts again! But what’s behind this adorable full-body backbend, leap, and screech combo we lovingly call the “WAHOO”?

It’s not just random prairie chaos (although, let’s be honest, she is a bit of a drama queen). This move is scientifically known as a “jump-yip,” and it’s actually how wild prairie dogs communicate with the squad!

Here’s the breakdown:
The jump-yip = an “all clear!” signal.
In the wild, prairie dogs keep a constant lookout for predators. When one prairie dog decides it’s safe, they leap up dramatically, throw their arms in the air like they just don’t care (but they do), and let out a loud yip to say, “The coast is clear!”
Other prairie dogs might jump-yip back in a kind of rodent-style call-and-response to confirm. Basically, it’s a little neighborhood safety meeting, but with gymnastics.

Now, is Poppy using her “wahoo” for official prairie business?
Absolutely not.
She does it for snacks.
She does it for attention.
She does it because she’s the main character.

Fun Fact: Scientists use the jump-yip to study social behavior in prairie dog colonies. It’s like their version of a group text.

In Poppy’s case, it’s more of a “WHERE ARE MY SNACKS, PEASANTS?” situation, but the spirit remains the same.

So drop a wahoo in the comments if you felt personally attacked by her cuteness and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and do a little jump-yip of your own 🐾