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The Rocky Mountain West contains topographically diverse ecosystems, including scattered high plains, valleys, canyons and alpine tundra. These mountains provide one of the few remaining places where large predators can find largely unfragmented habitat in which they are free to roam. Habitat loss, landscape connectivity, development pressure, and carnivore restoration represent some of the most important issues facing wildlife conservation in the Rocky Mountain West.
Rocky Mountain West Fact Sheet (pdf)
Rocky Mountian West Project List
Read Notes from the Field Journals:
June 2011
August 2011
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Bison: Bison: Bison is the true name of the American buffalo. Bison are the largest terrestrial animal in North America weighing up to 2000 pounds. They have a large thick skull that they use to fight by smashing into other bison. |
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Prairie Dogs: Prairie dogs live in colonies called towns. They build complex networks of tunnels with multiple openings. The town will have some prairie dogs which act as sentries, watching for predators or signs of danger. The sentries protect other prairie dogs with loud warning barks that alert town members of impeding danger. These barks are specific to the predator.
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Pronghorn: Pronghorn (often called antelope) are the fastest animals in North America. They can run up to 55 miles per hour.
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Burrowing Owl: Unlike most owls, burrowing owls are often active during the day. They live in burrows dug by other animals such as prairie dogs. Burrowing owls have been known to collect dung to put in their burrows. The dung attracts insects that the owls can feed on without leaving their burrows. |
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