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.
Just two years after being reintroduced to the state after nearly a 50-year absence, black-tailed prairie dogs are showing positive signs of re-establishing themselves across part of their historical range in southern Arizona.
Recently released black-tailed prairie dogs welcome first pups - Jul. 02, 2009
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.
