Predator Activity on Proposed Black-footed Ferret Reintroduction Sites in Badlands National Park, South Dakota. Final Report 1992
Bowser G, Blake J, Loiselle B. 1993. Predator Activity on Proposed Black-footed Ferret Reintroduction Sites in Badlands National Park, South Dakota. Final Report 1992
"The black footed ferret is North America's most endangered mammal. Existing only in captive populations since February 1987, efforts are now underway to restore this rare predator to its native habitat. The Conata Basin of Badlands National Park, South Dakota, is home to one of the largest remaining populations of black-tailed prairie dogs, the principal prey species of the black-footed ferret. Three sites - Tyree Basin, Brurn's Basin and Kocher Flats-are being considered for restoration of black footed ferrets because they each contain large prairie dog colonies. In this study, each of these three sites was surveyed for predators that might affect recovery efforts. Our surveys found trends for predator activity to vary over the season and among sites, but there was no clear pattern to predator activity. We do however recommend that one site, with generally higher numbers of predators, not be used as a potential ferret reintroducion site." (from document Executive Summary)
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Bowser, Gillian; Blake, John; Loiselle, Bette
- Date of Issue
- 1993-03-30
- Units
- BADL
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, Black-footed ferret, Endangered Species, Mammals, Management, Monitoring, Predators, Range Management, Reintroduction, Vertebrates, Wildlife Management