In local wildlife news, prairie dogs have been spotted in a Fort Worth refuge after a years-long absence. The circumstances of their disappearance and return are not specified, but their presence has been confirmed. The refuge is marking the occasion with a new viewing area, where visitors can observe the reintroduced prairie dog colonies.

This development suggests that efforts are being made to support and showcase the animals' return. Further details about the prairie dogs' disappearance and the refuge's plans for their colony can be found through the Texas Standard, a local news source covering this story.