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March 4, 2013
Wildlife Protection Groups Urge City of Clovis to Overturn Decision to Kill Wildlife Colonies
Wildlife protection organizations, including The Humane Society of the United States, Prairie Dog Advocacy Watch Group, Citizens for Prairie Dogs, People for Native Ecosystems, Animal Protection of New Mexico and WildEarth Guardians, denounce the City Commission of Clovis’ decision to kill prairie dogs instead of using no-cost, non-lethal management options.
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February 28, 2013
The HSUS and the Colorado Department of Transportation Issue Statement on Ongoing Prairie Dog Relocation Project
The Humane Society of the United States and the Colorado Department of Transportation issued a joint response to public concern about a prairie dog relocation project.
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March 28, 2012
Solving Problems, Saving Lives
All five species of the U.S. prairie dog population are endangered, but the Prairie Dog Coalition is in action to save them.
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December 29, 2011
2011: A Winning Year for Wildlife
From sharks to prairie dogs, 2011 was a year of victories for wildlife around the world.
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October 20, 2011
Prairie Dog Watch: Reflections on Protecting a Native Species
An HSUS photographer documents the fascinating life of an American original - the prairie dog.
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July 21, 2011
The Humane Way to Manage Prairie Dogs
The HSUS went to Camp Navajo in late June and offered specialized training to local wildlife biologists from state and federal agencies on humane methods of dealing with unwelcome prairie dogs.
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February 15, 2011
Animal Advocates Ask South Dakota Lawmakers to Maintain the Limited Protection of Prairie Dogs on Public Lands
Citizens from across South Dakota participating in The HSUS' Humane Lobby Day today met with lawmakers at the capitol, and urged them to oppose HB 1047, which would remove protections for prairie dogs on public lands.
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February 2, 2011
Today is Prairie Dog Day!
While people across United States will watch Punxsutawney Phil to see whether his shadow will forecast six more weeks of winter, The HSUS and wildlife groups are also calling attention to the groundhog's cousin — the prairie dog — by observing Feb. 2 as Prairie Dog Day.
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November 17, 2010
Jump-Yip, Hurray!
The prairie dog relocation project at Thunder Basin saved even more little mammals than the goal.
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November 10, 2010
Where the Prairie Dogs Roam: Part 2
Deep in the heart of national grassland, The HSUS helps resettle members of an embattled species.
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November 10, 2010
Where the Prairie Dogs Roam: Part 5
Deep in the heart of national grassland, The HSUS helps resettle members of an embattled species.
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November 10, 2010
Where the Prairie Dogs Roam: Part 4
Deep in the heart of national grassland, The HSUS helps resettle members of an embattled species.
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November 10, 2010
Where the Prairie Dogs Roam: Part 3
Deep in the heart of national grassland, The HSUS helps resettle members of an embattled species.
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November 10, 2010
Where the Prairie Dogs Roam: Part 1
Deep in the heart of national grassland, The HSUS helps resettle members of an embattled species.
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September 1, 2010
Hundreds of Prairie Dogs Trucked to Safety
The Thunder Basin National Grasslands prairie dog relocation project is in the trap-and-release stage.
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August 24, 2010
Moving Day for Prairie Dogs
The U.S. Forest Service and the Prairie Dog Coalition release the first batch of prairie dogs in new habitat where they will be safe from shooting and poisoning.
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July 27, 2010
On the Ground at the Thunder Basin Prairie Dog Relocation Project
Read a first-hand account of the beginning days of the Thunder Basin prairie dog relocation project--a collaboration between animal groups and the U.S. Forest Service to save hundreds of prairie dogs from poisoning.
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July 27, 2010
Prairie Dogs Have Their Day
Diverse nonprofits and government agencies work together to save many colonies of prairie dogs in an ingenious relocation project
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February 1, 2010
Feb. 2 Celebrated as Prairie Dog Day in Western United States
In western states, wildlife groups are calling attention to the prairie dog by observing Feb. 2 as Prairie Dog Day.
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January 14, 2010
The Prairie Dog Protector
Luke Zitting, a 12-year-old from Utah, is petitioning the Utah State Legislature to celebrate and protect prairie dogs by declaring February 2 “Prairie Dog Day.”
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January 6, 2010
The Plight of the Prairie Dog
A new partnership between The HSUS and The Prairie Dog Coalition tries to help threatened prairie dogs in South Dakota's Conata Basin
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December 4, 2009
Prairie Dog Coalition, The HSUS Join Forces
The Prairie Dog Coalition, an alliance of nonprofits, scientists and advocates, is now operated by The Humane Society of the United States. The group seeks common-sense solutions to conflicts between prairie dogs and landowners.
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September 24, 2009
The HSUS Announces New Prairie Dog Protection Programs
The Prairie Dog Coalition has become became a new program of The Humane Society of the United States.
