The Feasibility of re-introducing the black-footed ferret to the Canadian Prairie

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dc.contributor.advisorHerrero, Stephen M.
dc.contributor.authorLaing, Richard I.
dc.coverage.spatial200000742en
dc.date.accessioned2005-07-21T21:37:49Z
dc.date.available2005-07-21T21:37:49Z
dc.date.issued1986
dc.descriptionBibliography: p. 121-126.en
dc.description.abstractThe Black-footed Ferret (Mustela nigripes) is one of the most endangered species in North America. The recovery of the ferret will probably depend on successfully transplanting captive-born animals to suitable release sites. The feasibility of re-introducing ferrets to an area in southern Saskatchewan was studied. This is the only area in Canada inhabited by prairie dogs, which are the preferred prey of Black-footed Ferrets. The proposed release site has been proposed to be established as a national park. The ferret's habitat requirements, release site logistic concerns and competing land-use conflicts are examined. A wild ferret release in Saskatchewan is not feasible at this time because of insufficient habitat and because ferrets are not immediately available from captive breeding. If prairie dog colonies can be expanded in Saskatchewan or increased in number, a future ferret release may be possible. To prepare for the possible future availability of Black-footed Ferrets, habitat enhancement techniques are presented. Three alternative options to return ferrets to Canada, in addition to a wild release, are discussed. These include establishing a training center, a breeding facility and public display exhibits. A training facility could provide a feasible option for returning ferrets to Canada and contribute to the recovery of the Black-footed Ferret. A captive breeding facility could be feasible if funding for the project was established. Mobile live display s of ferret s are recommended for developing public awareness and support for the recover y of the Black-footed Ferrets.
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dc.format.extentvi, 134 leaves ; 30 cm.en
dc.identifier.citationLaing, R. I. (1986). The Feasibility of re-introducing the black-footed ferret to the Canadian Prairie (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/14190en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/14190
dc.identifier.isbn0315359943en
dc.identifier.lccQL 737 C25 L33 1987en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/23729
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.facultyEnvironmental Design
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
dc.publisher.placeCalgaryen
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dc.subject.lccQL 737 C25 L33 1987en
dc.subject.lcshBlack-footed ferret
dc.subject.lcshAnimal ecology - Saskatchewan
dc.subject.lcshMustelidae
dc.subject.lcshPrairie dogs
dc.subject.lcshPrairie ecology - Saskatchewan
dc.subject.lcshNational parks and reserves - Saskatchewan
dc.titleThe Feasibility of re-introducing the black-footed ferret to the Canadian Prairie
dc.typemaster thesis
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Environmental Design (MEDes)
ucalgary.thesis.accessionTheses Collection 58.002:Box 589 215772192
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ucalgary.thesis.uarcreleasenen
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