Publications
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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An adjustable radio-package for ducks An adjustable radio-package for ducks
No abstract available.
Authors
T.J. Dwyer
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
Review of changing wildlife habitat and requirements for maintaining key species Review of changing wildlife habitat and requirements for maintaining key species
Abstract has not been submitted
Authors
H.W. Miller
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 L. Traugher
Wetlands and waterfowl relationships Wetlands and waterfowl relationships
No abstract available.
Authors
H.K. Nelson
Vegetation of prairie potholes, North Dakota, in relation to quality of water and other environmental factors Vegetation of prairie potholes, North Dakota, in relation to quality of water and other environmental factors
Measurements of specific conductance provide an adequate indication of the average salinity of surface waters in natural ponds and lakes of the northern .prairie region. Yearly and seasonal variations in specific conductance were much greater in brackish and subsaline wetlands than in fresh-water areas. The principal vegetational types. Land-use practices of varying brackish to saline...
Authors
R. E. Stewart, H.A. Kantrud
Hatchability tests with eggs from captive wood ducks Hatchability tests with eggs from captive wood ducks
The effect of diet and artificial incubation on fertility and hatchability of wood duck (Aix sponsa) eggs and survival of young was measured. Hatchability of eggs from hens fed a diet containing 37 percent protein was increased significantly (P
Authors
Harold A. Doty
Bird mortality at four towers in eastern North Dakota--fall 1972 Bird mortality at four towers in eastern North Dakota--fall 1972
Abstract has not been submitted
Authors
M.L. Avery, T. Clement
Migration of birds in North Dakota during fall 1971 Migration of birds in North Dakota during fall 1971
Abstract has not been submitted
Authors
Douglas H. Johnson, J. T. Lokemoen, P. F. Springer
The sandhill crane with emphasis on aspects related to North Dakota The sandhill crane with emphasis on aspects related to North Dakota
No abstract available.
Authors
Douglas H. Johnson, R. E. Stewart
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. J. Greenwood