Arizona Prairie Dog News
Black-tailed prairie dogs return to historical site in Arizona
Oct. 10, 2008Nearly 50 years ago, they vanished from Arizona's landscape, but thanks to a multi-partner reintroduction effort, black-tailed prairie dogs are making a comeback.
Biologists were cautious in their predictions for the success of a black-tailed prairie dog colony established late last year in the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area near Sonoita. After all, the 74 animals released in October faced some foreseen and many unforeseen challenges.
Black-tailed prairie dogs return to historical site in Arizona - Oct. 10, 2008
Nearly 50 years ago, they vanished from Arizona's landscape, but thanks to a multi-partner reintroduction effort, black-tailed prairie dogs are making a comeback.
