P Is for Prairie Dog

P Is for Prairie Dog
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Publisher : Sleeping Bear Alphabets
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1585365084
ISBN-13 : 9781585365081
Rating : 4/5 (84 Downloads)

Synopsis P Is for Prairie Dog by : Anthony D. Fredericks

An alphabet book that features the animals and plants of the North American heartland.

Prairie Dogs

Prairie Dogs
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Publisher : Harvard University Press
Total Pages : 288
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ISBN-10 : 0674031814
ISBN-13 : 9780674031814
Rating : 4/5 (14 Downloads)

Synopsis Prairie Dogs by : C. N. Slobodchikoff

The authors synthesize the results of their long-running study of Gunnison’s prairie dogs (Cynomys gunnisoni), one of the keystone species of the short-grass prairie ecosystem. By examining the complex factors behind prairie dog decline, we can begin to understand the problems inherent in our adversarial relationship with the natural world.

Prairie Dog Empire

Prairie Dog Empire
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Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Total Pages : 260
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ISBN-10 : 9780803226043
ISBN-13 : 0803226047
Rating : 4/5 (43 Downloads)

Synopsis Prairie Dog Empire by : Paul A. Johnsgard

For hundreds of years black-tailed prairie dogs inhabited the Great Plains by the millions, improving the grazing for bison and pronghorn antelope, digging escape holes and homes for burrowing owls and rodents, and serving as prey for badgers, coyotes, hawks, and bobcats. This book by the renowned naturalist and writer Paul A. Johnsgard tells the complex biological and environmental story of the western Great Plains under the prairie dog?s reign?and then under a brief but devastating century of human dominion. ø An indispensable and highly readable introduction to the ecosystem of the shortgrass prairie, Prairie Dog Empire describes in clear and detailed terms the habitat and habits of black-tailed prairie dogs; their subsistence, seasonal behavior, and the makeup of their vast colonies; and the ways in which their ?towns? transform the surrounding terrain?for better or worse. Johnsgard recounts how this terrain was in turn transformed over the past century by the destruction of prairie dogs and their grassland habitats, together with the removal of the bison and their replacement with domestic livestock. A disturbing look at profound ecological alterations in the environment, this book also offers a rare and invaluable close-up view of the rich history and threatened future of the creature once considered the ?keystone? species of the western plains. ø Included are maps, drawings, and listings of more than two hundred natural grassland preserves where many of the region?s native plants and animals may still be seen and studied.

Harry the Prairie Dog

Harry the Prairie Dog
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ISBN-10 : 1737413019
ISBN-13 : 9781737413011
Rating : 4/5 (19 Downloads)

Synopsis Harry the Prairie Dog by : Amanda Gregory

Harry the Prairie Dog is a heartwarming story about three prairie dogs who set out on an adventure to learn to become REAL dogs in order to convince a grumpy farmer to let them stay on their prairie. They get advice from some kind friends along the way and, after a surprising turn of events, realize that maybe being a prairie dog isn't so bad after all. With enjoyable rhymes and lighthearted illustrations this story is a reminder to always be yourself.

The Black-Tailed Prairie Dog

The Black-Tailed Prairie Dog
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Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Total Pages : 571
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ISBN-10 : 9780226351186
ISBN-13 : 0226351181
Rating : 4/5 (86 Downloads)

Synopsis The Black-Tailed Prairie Dog by : John L. Hoogland

In The Black-Tailed Prairie Dog, John L. Hoogland draws on sixteen years of research at Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota, in the United States to provide this account of prairie dog social behavior. Through comparisons with more than 300 other animal species, he offers new insights into basic theory in behavioral ecology and sociobiology. Hoogland documents interactions within and among families of prairie dogs to examine the advantages and disadvantages of coloniality. By addressing such topics as male and female reproductive success, inbreeding, kin recognition, and infanticide, Hoogland offers a broad view of conflict and cooperation. Among his surprising findings is that prairie dog females sometimes suckle, and at other times kill, the offspring of close kin. Enhanced by more than 100 photographs, this book illuminates the social organization of a burrowing mammal and raises fundamental questions about current theory. As the most detailed long-term study of any social rodent, The Black-Tailed Prairie Dog will interest not only mammalogists and other vertebrate biologists, but also students of behavioral and evolutionary ecology.

Conservation of the Black-Tailed Prairie Dog

Conservation of the Black-Tailed Prairie Dog
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Publisher : Island Press
Total Pages : 368
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ISBN-10 : 9781597268523
ISBN-13 : 1597268526
Rating : 4/5 (23 Downloads)

Synopsis Conservation of the Black-Tailed Prairie Dog by : John Hoogland

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 long-term 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.

Finding Beauty in a Broken World

Finding Beauty in a Broken World
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Publisher : Vintage
Total Pages : 434
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ISBN-10 : 9780375725197
ISBN-13 : 0375725199
Rating : 4/5 (97 Downloads)

Synopsis Finding Beauty in a Broken World by : Terry Tempest Williams

"Shards of glass can cut and wound or magnify a vision," Terry Tempest Williams tells us. "Mosaic celebrates brokenness and the beauty of being brought together." Ranging from Ravenna, Italy, where she learns the ancient art of mosaic, to the American Southwest, where she observes prairie dogs on the brink of extinction, to a small village in Rwanda where she joins genocide survivors to build a memorial from the rubble of war, Williams searches for meaning and community in an era of physical and spiritual fragmentation. In her compassionate meditation on how nature and humans both collide and connect, Williams affirms a reverence for all life, and constructs a narrative of hopeful acts, taking that which is broken and creating something whole.

My Two Journeys in Cancer World

My Two Journeys in Cancer World
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 256
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ISBN-10 : 1732788294
ISBN-13 : 9781732788299
Rating : 4/5 (94 Downloads)

Synopsis My Two Journeys in Cancer World by : Mike Metzler

In February of 2009 the author heard five of the most terrifying words in the English language, "Mr. Metzler, you have cancer." Mike was given a 50/50 chance of surviving for five years, even with being treated with chemotherapy and radiation. That diagnosis started what would become two journeys in Cancer World, a physical and psychological place unwillingly inhabited by cancer patients, their caregivers, families, and friends. The first journey was that of a patient being successfully treated for Stage 4 head and neck cancer for nine months. That journey included numerous medical appointments and scans, many visits to the Emergency Room, and one 4-day stay in the hospital after nearly dying from a reaction to his chemotherapy. His second and much longer journey has been that of a 10-year survivor who has coped with many debilitating and permanent side effects from chemotherapy and radiation treatments. It has left his body, his "Brokedown Palace," with numerous surgical scars, poorly functioning muscles, a speech disability, and a very limited choice of foods that can be eaten and swallowed safely. That last condition has led to him needing a feeding tube for the rest of his life. Most of his story is told in real time, as written in the blog he started when treatments began in 2009 and maintained for the next nine years. Other parts of the story are told through his reflections on the many ups and downs he experienced along the way. Team Mike was the large group of family members, friends, medical professionals, fellow members of the Cancer Survivors' Network community, and even a pet cat who helped Mike through his most difficult times over the years. Its captain was his wife, Terry, who contributes a key chapter from the perspective of his primary caregiver-a viewpoint rarely expressed in the many books written about cancer today. Mike's tells his story with great emotion, clarity, sometimes uncomfortable honesty, and an unfailing sense of humor. In the end, it's a story of perseverance, survival, and optimism-even when there was little to be optimistic about so many times on his journeys. Mike chooses not to dwell on the many things that cancer and its treatments have taken from his life. Rather, he is grateful for the many good things he still has in his life, and the many good things yet to come in the future.

The Great Fuzz Frenzy

The Great Fuzz Frenzy
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Publisher : HarperCollins
Total Pages : 56
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ISBN-10 : 9780547769394
ISBN-13 : 0547769393
Rating : 4/5 (94 Downloads)

Synopsis The Great Fuzz Frenzy by : Susan Stevens Crummel

Deep, deep down in their underground town, the prairie dogs live in harmony--until a mysterious, fluorescent, very fuzzy thing (otherwise known as a tennis ball) rolls down their hole. When the prairie dogs discover that they can pluck and pull the fuzz into fabulous fashions, their fear quickly turns to curiosity, then delight, then pure greed. The frenzy that erupts threatens to tear apart the prairie-dog town forever. But when mean ol' Big Bark is kidnapped after taking all the fuzz for himself, the prairie dogs come to the rescue and remember the true meaning of community.

Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine

Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 527
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ISBN-10 : 9781119389996
ISBN-13 : 1119389992
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine by : Marie Kubiak

Easy-to-use, comprehensive reference covering the less common species encountered in general veterinary practice Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine provides easy-to-access, detailed information on a wide variety of exotic species that can be encountered in general veterinary practice. Offering excellent coverage of topics such as basic techniques, preventative health measures, and a formulary for each species, each chapter uses the same easy-to-follow format so that users can find information quickly while working in the clinic. Presented in full colour, with over 400 photographs, the book gives small animal practitioners the confidence to handle and treat more familiar pets such as budgerigars, African grey parrots, bearded dragons, corn snakes, tortoises, pygmy hedgehogs, hamsters and rats. Other species that may be presented less frequently including skunks, marmosets, sugar gliders, koi carp, chameleons and terrapins are also covered in detail to enable clinicians to quickly access relevant information. Provides comprehensive coverage of many exotic pet species that veterinarians may encounter in general practice situations Presents evidence-based discussions of topics including biological parameters, husbandry, clinical evaluation, hospitalization requirements, common medical and surgical conditions, radiographic imaging, and more The Handbook of Exotic Pet Medicine is an ideal one-stop reference for the busy general practitioner seeing the occasional exotic animal, veterinary surgeons with an established exotic animal caseload, veterinary students and veterinary nurses wishing to further their knowledge.