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The care, management and display of prairie dogs in captivity

The care, management and display of prairie dogs in captivity 6. M E R I I T . D. A . (1973): Edencate diets: 11. T w o toed sloths. Lab. Anim. Sci. 43: 543-545. 7. WALSH, H . & CANNON. K. (1967): Timeisshort and the utaler rises. New York: E. P. Dutton & Co. lnc. Manuscript submitted 18 March 1974 The care, management and display of prairie dogs Cynomys spp in captivity HAROLD J. EGOSCUE Curator, O f-i c e of Animal Management, National Zoological Park, Washinglon, D C 20009, . USA T h e popularity of outdoor prairie dog Cynomys spp exhibits in zoos is well established. All species are hardy and easily maintained under semi-natural conditions where they can burrow a n d carry out their above-ground activities in full view of the public. Prairie dogs often breed under these conditions but the minimum requirements that promote breeding and ensure self-perpetuating colonies are not well established. T h e ease with which replacements can be obtained has not encouraged critical evaluation of management practices. Prairie dog pens are often overcrowded and little o r no attempt is made to systematically rotate stock o r to control age and sex ratios. Most species of Cynomys, including http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png International Zoo Yearbook Wiley

The care, management and display of prairie dogs in captivity

EGOSCUE, HAROLD J.
International Zoo Yearbook , Volume 15 (1) – Jan 1, 1975
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Wiley
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Copyright © 1975 Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company
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0074-9664
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1748-1090
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10.1111/j.1748-1090.1975.tb01351.x
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6. M E R I I T . D. A . (1973): Edencate diets: 11. T w o toed sloths. Lab. Anim. Sci. 43: 543-545. 7. WALSH, H . & CANNON. K. (1967): Timeisshort and the utaler rises. New York: E. P. Dutton & Co. lnc. Manuscript submitted 18 March 1974 The care, management and display of prairie dogs Cynomys spp in captivity HAROLD J. EGOSCUE Curator, O f-i c e of Animal Management, National Zoological Park, Washinglon, D C 20009, . USA T h e popularity of outdoor prairie dog Cynomys spp exhibits in zoos is well established. All species are hardy and easily maintained under semi-natural conditions where they can burrow a n d carry out their above-ground activities in full view of the public. Prairie dogs often breed under these conditions but the minimum requirements that promote breeding and ensure self-perpetuating colonies are not well established. T h e ease with which replacements can be obtained has not encouraged critical evaluation of management practices. Prairie dog pens are often overcrowded and little o r no attempt is made to systematically rotate stock o r to control age and sex ratios. Most species of Cynomys, including

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International Zoo Yearbook – Wiley

Published: Jan 1, 1975

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