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Prairie Dogs : Communication and Community in an Animal Society by Bianca S. Perla, C. N. Slobodchikoff and Jennifer L. Verdolin (2009, Hardcover)
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Explore the fascinating world of prairie dog society with the book "Prairie Dogs: Communication and Community in an Animal Society.". This hardcover textbook, published by Harvard University Press in 2009, delves into the complex social structures and communication patterns of these adorable creatures.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarvard University Press
ISBN-100674031814
ISBN-139780674031814
eBay Product ID (ePID)66258519
Product Key Features
Number of Pages280 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NamePrairie Dogs : Communication and Community in an Animal Society
SubjectEnvironmental Conservation & Protection, Animals / Mammals, Life Sciences / Zoology / Ethology (Animal Behavior), Life Sciences / Zoology / Mammals
Publication Year2009
TypeTextbook
AuthorBianca S. Perla, C. N. Slobodchikoff, Jennifer L. Verdolin
Subject AreaNature, Science
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.1 in
Item Weight20.8 Oz
Item Length1 in
Item Width0.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2008-016573
ReviewsThis book is a call to action on behalf of prairie dogs, a swiftly declining but ecologically vital genus. It urges scientists, policymakers, and the rest of us to prevent the collapse of dwindling prairie dog ecosystems and imbeds prairie dog imperilment in the broader global extinction crisis. Slobodchikoff and his co-authors blend science with conscience, giving us a well-researched glimpse into the varied and fascinating world we risk losing if we don't alter course., A fascinating examination of the complex social structure, communication systems, and behavior patterns of prairie dogs in their environments...A very interesting and intriguing look at a species that, while often considered a pest, is actually a critical player in maintaining ecosystem biodiversity.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal599.36/7156
Table Of ContentPreface 1. Prairie Dogs and the Big Picture 2. The Biology of Prairie Dogs Interlude: Taxonomy and Prairie Dog Taxonomists 3. Social Behavior of Prairie Dogs Interlude: Social Behavior-Trapping Prairie Dogs 4. Communication Interlude: Communication 5. The Population Biology of Prairie Dogs 6. The Ecology of Prairie Dogs Interlude: Vertebrate Species Associated with Prairie Dogs, by Richard Reading 7. Economics: How Much Is a Prairie Dog Worth? Interlude: Prairie Dogs as Pets 8. Prairie Dog Conservation 9. Room to Hope Appendix: Where to See Prairie Dogs Bibliography Index
SynopsisThe authors synthesize the results of their long-running study of Gunnison's prairie dogs ( Cynomys gunnisoni ), one of the keystone species of the short-grass prairie ecosystem. By examining the complex factors behind prairie dog decline, we can begin to understand the problems inherent in our adversarial relationship with the natural world., Constantine Slobodchikoff and colleagues synthesize the results of their long-running study of Gunnison's prairie dogs ( Cynomys gunnisoni ), one of the keystone species of the short-grass prairie ecosystem. They set their research in the context of the biology of the five Cynomys species found in the United States and Mexico, and detail their investigation into the prairie dogs' sophisticated system of barks, yips, and chirps, which Slobodchikoff argues represents a referential communication capable of fine distinctions among predators. Seen as vermin that spoiled valuable rangeland, prairie dogs were long the subject of eradication campaigns and are now threatened by habitat loss and the loss of genetic diversity. The authors hope their research will help to pull the prairie dog back from the brink of extinction, as well as foster an appreciation of larger conservation challenges. By examining the complex factors behind prairie dog decline, we can begin to understand the problems inherent in our adversarial relationship with the natural world. Understanding these interactions is the first step toward a more sustainable future.
LC Classification NumberQL737.R68S56 2009
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