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Differences in flight characteristics of pen-reared and wild prairie-chickens

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Flight characteristics and predator avoidance behaviors of pen-reared Attwater's prairie-chickens (APC) and those of a sister subspecies, wild greater prairie-chickens are compared. The introduction of pen-reared APC into the wild to supplement existing populations has met with marginal success.

Author: Silvy, Nova J., Lopez, Roel R., Griffin, Clifton P., Hess, Marc F., Davis, Donald S.
Publisher: Wildlife Society
Publication Name: The Journal of Wildlife Management
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0022-541X
Year: 2005
Predation (Biology), Birds, Bird flight

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Survival, movements, and reproduction of released captive-reared Attwater's prairie chicken

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The changes of acclimation period, date of release, transmitter style, and release habitat on post-released survival of Attwater's prairie-chicken (APC) was evaluated. The findings suggested that the movements and monthly ranges for juvenile males and females were similar to those of wild APC.

Author: Silvy, Nova J., Lockwood, Mitchell A., Griffin, Clifton P., Morrow, Michael E., Randell, Charles J.
Publisher: Wildlife Society
Publication Name: The Journal of Wildlife Management
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0022-541X
Year: 2005
Acclimatization, Acclimatization (Biology)

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Distribution and abundance of endangered Florida Key deer on outer islands

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A study was undertaken to ascertain methods to determine the distribution and numbers of endangered Florida Key deer in areas comprising of the outer islands. Results showed that the digital infrared-triggered cameras were a practical method to observe the presence of deer in the area.

Author: Silvy, Nova J., Lopez, Roel R., Davis, Donald S., Parker, Israel D., Watts, Dominique E.
Publisher: Wildlife Society
Publication Name: The Journal of Wildlife Management
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0022-541X
Year: 2008
Photographic equipment and supplies, Photographic and Photocopying Equipment Manufacturing, Computer Peripheral Cameras, Usage, Growth, Wildlife management, White-tailed deer, Digital cameras, Electronic cameras, Digital camera, Company growth

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Subjects list: Research, United States, Behavior, Environmental aspects, Prairie-hens, Prairie chickens
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