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1 online resource (xv, 350 pages) : illustrations, maps |
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Introduction : Why care about prairie dogs? / John L. Hoogland -- Social behavior of prairie dogs / John L. Hoogland -- Demography and population dynamics of prairie dogs / John L. Hoogland -- The prairie dog as a keystone species / Natasha B. Kotliar [and others] -- Do prairie dogs compete with livestock? / James K. Detling -- Estimating the abundance of prairie dogs / Dean E. Biggins [and others] -- Attitudes and perceptions about prairie dogs / Berton Lee Lamb, Richard P. Reading and William F. Andelt -- Past and current chemical control of prairie dogs / Steve C. Forrest and James C. Luchsinger -- Methods and economics of managing prairie dogs / William F. Andelt -- Recreational shooting of prairie dogs / Archie F. Reeve and Timothy C. Vosburgh -- Conservation of prairie dogs in areas with plague / Jack F. Cully, Dean E. Biggins and David B. Seery -- Does the prairie dog merit protection from the Endangered Species Act? / Rob Manes ; with box by Nicole J. Rosmarino -- Establishment of new prairie dog colonies by translocation / Dustin Long [and others] ; with box by Debra M. Shier -- A multi-state plan to conserve and manage prairie dogs / Robert J. Luce, Rob Manes and Bill Van Pelt -- Role of federal lands in conservation of prairie dogs / John G. Sidle [and others] -- Focal areas for conservation of prairie dogs and the grassland ecosystem / Jonathan Proctor, Bill Haskins and Steve C. Forrest -- A proposal for more effective conservation of prairie dogs / Brian J. Miller and Richard P. Reading -- Saving prairie dogs : can we? Should we? / John L. Hoogland |
| Summary |
Annotation 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 |
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Annotation The prairie dog is a colonial, keystone species of the grassland ecosystem of western North America. Myriad animals regularly visit colony-sites to feed on the grass there, to use the burrows for shelter or nesting, or to prey on the prairie dogs. Unfortunately, prairie dogs are disappearing, and the current number is only about 2% of the number encountered by Lewis and Clark in the early 1800s. Part I of Conservation of the Black-Tailed Prairie Dog summarizes ecology and social behavior for pivotal issues such as when prairie dogs breed, how far they disperse, how they affect other organisms, and how much they compete with livestock. Part II documents how loss of habitat, poisoning, plague, and recreational shooting have caused the precipitous decline of prairie dog populations over the last 200 years. Part III proposes practical solutions that can ensure the longterm survival of the prairie dog and its grassland ecosystem, and also are fair to private landowners. We cannot expect farmers and ranchers to bear all the costs of conservation while the rest of us enjoy all the benefits. With 700 references, 37 tables, 75 figures and photographs, and a glossary, Conservation of the Black-Tailed Prairie Dog is a unique and vital contribution for wildlife managers, politicians, environmentalists, and curious naturalists. John L. Hoogland is a Professor of Biology at the University of Maryland's Appalachian Laboratory, and has studied prairie dogs for the last 33 years |
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Annotation 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. The book addresses a range of pivotal issues, including: the ecology and social behaviour 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 |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-327) and index |
| Notes |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
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Black-tailed prairie dog.
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Black-tailed prairie dog -- Conservation
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Grassland ecology -- West (U.S.)
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SCIENCE.
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Life Sciences / Ecology.
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NATURE -- Natural Resources.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Environmental Economics.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Green Business.
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Black-tailed prairie dog
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Grassland ecology
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West United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Hoogland, John L.
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| LC no. |
2005020628 |
| ISBN |
9781559634977 |
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1559634979 |
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9781559634984 |
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1559634987 |
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9781429496933 |
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1429496932 |
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9781597268523 |
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1597268526 |
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