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Prairie Dog Dispersal and Habitat Preference in Badlands National Park

R. J. Hansen, Daniel W. Uresk, Richard P. Cincotta

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The ongoing prairie dog research in Badlands National Park, presently in its second year of investigation has four main objectives. They are to investigate: 1. Immigration and egression patterns of blacktailed prairie dogs; 2. Their vegetational habitat preferences; 3. Their habitat preferences in terms of soils and aspect; and 4. Prairie dog seasonal food habits.

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The ongoing prairie dog research in Badlands National Park, presently in its second year of investigation has four main objectives. They are to investigate: 1. Immigration and egression patterns of blacktailed prairie dogs; 2. Their vegetational habitat preferences; 3. Their habitat preferences in terms of soils and aspect; and 4. Prairie dog seasonal food habits.

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The ongoing prairie dog research in Badlands National Park, presently in its second year of investigation has four main objectives. They are to investigate: 1. Immigration and egression patterns of blacktailed prairie dogs; 2. Their vegetational habitat preferences; 3. Their habitat preferences in terms of soils and aspect; and 4. Prairie dog seasonal food habits.

Key concepts: Habitat, National park, Geography, Biological dispersal, Ecology, Archaeology, Biology, Population

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