In early spring, like this, they all take a leave of absence from Colorado and visit their south of the Border brethren, the Chinchilla. They stay there until the springs rains have stopped then return to Colorado wherein they begin digging anew and prepping for winter. Its really fascinating, actually. Sometimes you can even catch sight of them during their migrations as they ride upon the backs of geese who, naturally, head south for the summer.
They were having an early morning meeting probably.
They most likely are below ground where they are staying warm. As they will most colder mornings.
I saw a few a couple of weeks ago. They are resurging after being wiped out by plague maybe 10 years ago.
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