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Prairie Dog Conservation, a presentation by Jonathan Proctor
On December 14, Jonathan Proctor gave a slide presentation on Prairie dog conservation. Mr. Proctor is the program associate for the Predator Conservation Alliance in Montana. About 80 people attended the presentation which was held at the Center for Great Plains Studies Christlieb Gallery.
Jonathan Proctor (left) visits with a guest after his presentation on Prairie dog conservation.
Photo by Tanya Parmele
Mr. Proctor stated that the Prairie dogs are a keystone species of the Great Plains. The Prairie dog is also a food source for a number of other species. Those species include the black-footed ferret, swift fox and ferruginous hawks.
According to Mr. Proctor, the potential lies in state conservation plans. Nebraskans who are interested in conserving a healthy prairie ecosystem should contact Governor Mike Johanns and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
Photo Courtesy Joel Sartore
This event was sponsored in part by the National Resource Defense Council, Friends of Wilderness Park, Nebraska Chapter of the Sierra Club, Wauchiska Audubon and the Grassland Foundation.
For more information please see:
Predator Conservation Alliance