Today the Heritage 7th Graders from Yellow House were exploring the Lilly Prairie for signs of animals. Along with nests, scat, and trails of crushed plants through the prairie, there were a surprising number of holes alongside the trails and scattered among the grasses.
Many students (and adults) will guess these are "snake holes." Well - no, that's not the case. Snakes are opportunistic. They'll seek out holes, both for the shelter they provide and also for the potential meal - too bad for the original homeowner. The snake gets to eat and takes over its new home.
So, who made the holes? Most likely, the holes were made by moles or shrews. To get an idea of who might be digging holes in your prairie (or yard), check out this article: http://kennedyee.weebly.com/little-holes-on-the-prairie.html.
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