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.
Publication Name: The Journal of Wildlife Management
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0022-541X
Year: 2005
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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.
Publication Name: The Journal of Wildlife Management
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0022-541X
Year: 2005
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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.
Publication Name: The Journal of Wildlife Management
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0022-541X
Year: 2008
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