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Studies of bighorn in Joshua Tree National Monument Studies of bighorn in Joshua Tree National Monument
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Authors
C. L. Douglas
Summary of recent information regarding effects of PCBs on birds and mammals Summary of recent information regarding effects of PCBs on birds and mammals
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Authors
Rey C. Stendell
Tectonic framework of petroliferous rocks in Alaska: hydrocarbons Tectonic framework of petroliferous rocks in Alaska: hydrocarbons
Alaska, which contains about 28% of the land and continental shelf of the United States, is estimated by the U.S. Geological Survey to contain about one third of the nation's undiscovered oil and about one sixth of its undiscovered natural gas. The Survey estimates that fields discovered in Alaska through 1972 ultimately may produce about 26 billion bbl of oil and 68 Tcf of natural gas...
Authors
Arthur Grantz, C.E. Kirschner
The effects of petroleum hydrocarbons on aquatic birds The effects of petroleum hydrocarbons on aquatic birds
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Authors
M. P. Dieter
Trumpeter swan, Cygnus buccinator Richardson Trumpeter swan, Cygnus buccinator Richardson
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Authors
W.E. Banko, A.W. Schorger
Whooping crane studies at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center Whooping crane studies at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
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Authors
R.C. Erickson
Wildlife diseases: philosophical considerations Wildlife diseases: philosophical considerations
Wildlife diseases are studied because of their adverse impact on human health, agriculture, or wildlife conservation. Viewpoints from these three major areas of concern are not always compatible, yet the ecological nature of disease makes it essential that each is recognized and understood. Within wildlife agencies, resistance or apathy toward controlling wildlife disease arises because...
Authors
M. Friend
A comparison of observer and camera counts of desert bighorn sheep A comparison of observer and camera counts of desert bighorn sheep
No abstract available at this time
Authors
C. L. Douglas
A history of North American hawkwatching A history of North American hawkwatching
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Authors
C.S. Robbins
A numerical analysis of bid distributions in sealed tender markets A numerical analysis of bid distributions in sealed tender markets
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Authors
Emil D. Attanasi, S.R. Johnson, D.R. Kamerschen
Current techniques in the study of elusive wilderness carnivores Current techniques in the study of elusive wilderness carnivores
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Authors
L.D. Mech