Lovable prairie dogs caught hugging in sequence of adorable photos
A pair of lovable prairie dogs have been captured hugging each other in a sequence of adorable photos.
Christine Hadfield, 62, from Mansfield, County Durham – who has been capturing wildlife images for seven years – took the images last month.

Pic by Christine Hadfield/Caters News
She added: “I took the photos of the prairie dogs in Denver, Colorado, at the start of May this year.

Pic by Christine Hadfield/Caters News
“The photos show the loving relationship between the mother and the young pup.
- Pic by Christine Hadfield/Caters News
- Pic by Christine Hadfield/Caters News
“Some of the other youngsters are pestering their mum as they are hungry and want to be fed.
“They are very cute to watch and I love the interaction with the babies and parents.”