Conservation of the Black-Tailed Prairie Dog : Saving North America's Western Grasslands
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Prairie dogs and the grassland habitat in which they play a key ecological role have declined precipitously over the past two centuries. The current number of prairie dogs is believed to be less than 2 percent of the number encountered by Lewis and Clark in the early 1800s, and only a fraction of grassland ecosystem remains.
Conservation of the Black-Tailed Prairie Dog offers specific information to help scientists and managers develop rigorous plans for ensuring the long-term survival of the prairie dog and its habitat. With contributions from thirty leading biologists who are actively working to save prairie dogs, the book addresses a range of pivotal issues including: the ecology and social behavior of prairie dogs; the prairie dog's role as a keystone species; factors that have led to drastic population declines; practical solutions for protecting the prairie dog and its grassland ecosystem; and concerns of farmers and ranchers who view prairie dogs as a nuisance and a threat to their livelihoods
Extensively illustrated with tables, figures, photos, and charts, and thoroughly referenced with more than 700 citations, the book is a unique and vital contribution for anyone concerned with prairie dogs, prairie dog conservation, or the conservation and management of grassland ecosystems.
Conservation of the Black-Tailed Prairie Dog: Saving North America's Western Grasslands,John Hoogland,Island Press,1559634987,Black-tailed prairie dog,Conservation,Environmental Conservation & Protection - General,Environmental Science,Environmental Studies,Grassland ecology,Life Sciences - Ecology - Ecosystems,Life Sciences - Zoology - Mammals,Mammals,Nature,Nature/Ecology,West (U.S.),Wildlife,Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection,Nature / Wildlife
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