News tagged with prairie dogs
Sustaining the biodiversity of the western Great Plains
Fire, cattle and even prairie dogs all could play a role in sustaining the biodiversity of the western Great Plains, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) researcher.
Mar 02, 2011 |
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Prairie dogs kiss more when being watched
(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers in the US studying the behavior of black-tailed prairie dogs at a local zoo have discovered they behave differently, kissing and cuddling each other more when people are watching ...
Feb 17, 2011 |
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Carnivorous mice spread deadly plague in prairie dog towns, study finds
Prairie dogs, once abundant in the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains, have been decimated in recent decades by plague - a virulent bacterial disease spread by fleas.
Aug 03, 2010 |
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Prairie dogs may have the most complex language
(PhysOrg.com) -- Prairie dogs may have a vocal communication system more complex than that of dolphins, whales and non-human primates, according to a new study.
Feb 04, 2010 |
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Prairie dogs: influencing the accumulation of metals in plants?
Prairie dogs may seem like harmless little creatures, but they can inflict serious injury on plants simply by snacking on them. Plants cannot flee from their furry predators, so how do they avoid becoming ...
Jun 23, 2009 |
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Prairie dog research promotes caring, conservation
The Northern Arizona University biology professor states the case for protecting the species in Prairie Dogs: Communication and Community in an Animal Society, recently published by Harvard University Press.
Mar 10, 2009 |
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