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USGS Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center staff publish results of their research in USGS series reports and in peer-reviewed journals. Publication links are below.  Information on all USGS publications can be found at the USGS Publications Warehouse.

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A recent record of the meadow jumping mouse, Zapus hudsonius, in subarctic Canada A recent record of the meadow jumping mouse, Zapus hudsonius, in subarctic Canada

The occurrence of Zapus hudsonius is confirmed for the area lying N of the Mackenzie River and Great Slave Lake.
Authors
Gary Krapu, David Traugher

Production and standing crop of Hexagenia (Ephemeroptera) in a large reservoir Production and standing crop of Hexagenia (Ephemeroptera) in a large reservoir

Population dynamics of the mayflies, Hexagenia limbata (Serville) and Hexagenia bilineata (Say), were studied in Lewis and Clark Lake from 1962 to 1969. Nymphs that hatched in June and July emerged as adults in 13-14 months (titled 1-year cycle) and nymphs hatched in late August or September emerged in 22 months (titled 2-year cycle). Although an estimated 79% of the newborn nymphs begin...
Authors
P.L. Hudson, G.A. Swanson

H. W. Murdy, 1924-1971 H. W. Murdy, 1924-1971

Abstract has not been submitted
Authors
H.K. Nelson

Effect of certain anesthetic agents on mallard ducks Effect of certain anesthetic agents on mallard ducks

Four anesthetic agents used in human or veterinary medicine and 3 experimental anesthetic preparations were evaluated for effectiveness in inducing narcosis when administered orally to game-farm mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos).Tribromoethanol was the only compound to satisfy criteria of initial tests. Mean duration of the induction, immobilization, and recovery periods was 2.4 minutes...
Authors
D.R. Cline, R. Greenwood

Waterfowl nesting on interstate highway right-of-way in North Dakota Waterfowl nesting on interstate highway right-of-way in North Dakota

We studied 630 acres of roadside along 23 miles of Interstate 94 in Stutsman County, North Dakota, to assess wildlife values of highway rights-of-way. We found 422 duck nests that had an overall success of 57 percent in 1968, 1969, and 1970. Mammalian predators were responsible for 85 percent of the destroyed nests. To test the effect of mowing on duck nest initiation and success...
Authors
R.B. Oetting, J.F. Cassel
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