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History & Accomplishments

Humane Management of Prairie Dogs and Wildlife

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  • Worked with Coconino County to develop Wildlife Disclosure Statements that are distributed to home owners in new developments in Coconino County.
  • Assisted with humane management of prairie dogs at Elden Hills Golf Course, Continental Sports Complex, Christensen Elementary School, and Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff.
  • Consulted with public schools in Williams, Arizona on humane options for prairie dog management.
  • Worked with the developer of the Slayton Ranch housing development in Doney Park on the humane management of a prairie dog colony on its development site when Coconino County Planning and Zoning Commission required the developer to consult with Habitat Harmony.
  • Provided input to contractor and the City of Flagstaff to help preserve a prairie dog colony in the area of a new city sewer line.
  • Assisted Arizona Game and Fish Department to monitor an Abert squirrel population.
  • Worked at Aubrey Valley black-footed ferret reintroduction site.
  • Volunteers have worked with private landowners removing noxious weeds to improve wildlife habitat.
  • Sponsored rattlesnake ecology and safe handling training for private landowners.

Please visit the Prairie Dog Translocation Section to learn about a few of our translocations!

Prairie Dog Life

Click on the burrow images to find out more.

Nursing Chamber

A mother keeps her young pups safe while the other Prairie Dogs investigate the snake.

Entering the Burrow

A prairie dog hears an emergency cry of "snake" and goes to investigate.

Listening chamber

A prairie dog sits listening just beneath the surface of the ground.

The Rattlesnake

The rattlesnake found a prairie dog burrow to sleep in but has been discovered by the prairie dogs.

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