Black-tailed Prairie Dog Threats, History, and Recovery
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In this resource, from the National Wildlife Federation Web site, learn how overgrazing, development, eradication, droughts, natural predators, and other factors are negatively affecting the black-tailed prairie dog. This site includes a photo gallery, a list of the threats facing prairie dogs, a brief history of human interaction with the animals, and information on conservation efforts being made. In addition, learn some myths about prairie dogs and link to the main prairie dog resource page.
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Grade: 3 to 12
Topics: Geography, Ecology & Ecosystems, History-Social Science, Life Sciences, Science
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