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Groundhog Day? Group says prairie dogs the better rodent choice for western states

February 1, 2014 by PDP

CARLSBAD — Punxsutawney Phil has become an icon in the eastern half of the United States and has brought 20140131__CCA-L-PrairieDog-0201~p1_200fame to the groundhog species with his annual shadow presentation. Traditionally, if the groundhog sees his shadow on Feb. 2, it means six more weeks of winter weather.

In the west, an organization has attempted to do the same for the prairie dogs but the animal has not been able to gain the same affection in New Mexico.

read more:  Prairie Dog Day

News Tagged: black-tailed prairie dogs, ecology, keystone species, Prairie Dog Coalition

Ken-Caryl looks at prairie dog issue

January 15, 2014 by PDP

JEFFERSON COUNTY —The Ken-Caryl Ranch Master Association is exploring options for dealing with the prairie dog population near the community’s Manor House property.Prairie Dogs

The more than 40-acre space near the Manor House, 1 Manor House Road, has seen an increase in the prairie dog population and some residents are glad the master association is beginning to take action.

“The whole purpose of open space is to protect it. When prairie dogs take over and destroy it, it has the opposite effect,” resident Marian Miaskiewicz said. Miaskiewicz’s property backs up to the Manor House open space and she said that there are several prairie dog holes in her backyard. She also said that they attract other animals such as snakes.

Read More at: Ken-Caryl

News Tagged: black-tailed prairie dogs, colonies, Conservation, humane pest control, keystone species, poison, Prairie Dog Coalition

Conservation, Animal Welfare Groups to Forest Service: Reject Prairie Dog Poisonings on Thunder Basin

January 2, 2014 by PDP

Conservation and animal welfare organizations have joined forces to submit written comments urging the U.S. Forest Service to consider an alternative plan to poison prairie dog colonies on Wyoming’s Thunder Basin National Grassland within ¼ mile of private or state land.

The Humane Society of the United States, Biodiversity Conservation Alliance, Defenders of Wildlife, WildEarth Guardians and others are leaders in this initiative that would save an estimated 16,000 prairie dogs.

In 2009, after years of planning and public input, officials set aside 85,000 acres in the Thunder Basin National Grassland as an area where prairie dogs would be protected from poisons and shooting. Today, this area contains the best prairie dog habitat on any National Grassland in America, but the U.S. Forest Service’s proposed plan would shrink this protected area by 22,000 acres.

Lindsey Sterling Krank, director of the Prairie Dog Coalition of The HSUS stated, “The Forest Service has to find a non-lethal and humane way to manage prairie dogs on Thunder Basin rather than spending taxpayer dollars on poison. The public and our nation’s wildlife deserve better.”

Read more:  HSUS

News Tagged: black-tailed prairie dogs, Conservation, humane pest control, keystone species, Prairie Dog Coalition

This Adorable Video Will Make You Instantly Fall in Love with Prairie Dogs

December 16, 2013 by PDP

The Humane Society of the United States have just released an ADORABLE new clip called “Cute & Playful Prairie Dogs,” in which these wonderful creatures can be seen scurrying around their lands, foraging for food, and saying hello to the camera!

Check it out at:  PD Video

News Tagged: behavior, colonies, Conservation, ecology, keystone species, Prairie Dog Coalition

Boulder relocates 500 prairie dogs

October 30, 2013 by PDP

BOULDER- The City of Boulder is relocating about 500 prairie dogs to nearby grasslands, because they are causing some damage to the Foothills Community Park.99567338-gunnison-prairie copy

The project comes up to about $66,000 to move all of the prairie dogs. That works out to just over $132 per animal.

Read more at:  Boulder

News Tagged: black-tailed prairie dogs, colonies, humane pest control, keystone species, Prairie Dog Coalition, relocation, trapping

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