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Pub. Date
2019.
Description
Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists did a field count of boreal toads, a state endangered species. Each toad caught was check for the chytrid fungus, which attacks amphibians by destroying their skin, disrupting their immune systems and causing heart failure as a way to assess the health of the boreal toad population. The biologists collect the toads eggs to be hatched to restock in locations in southwest Colorado to reestablish the population...
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists did a field survey of boreal toads, a state endangered species, at Zimmerman Lake, Larimer County, CO. Each toad caught was check for the chytrid fungus, which attacks amphibians by destroying their skin, disrupting their immune systems and causing heart failure as a way to assess the health of the boreal toad population. The biologists collect the toads eggs to be hatched to restock in locations other locations...
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
Tarantulas belong to the arachnid (spider) family. Five species of tarantulas call Colorado home found in the southern part of the state particularly around La Junta. By better understanding spiders, we can appreciate the balance they maintain for ecosystems and the benefits they provide for human medicine and scientific research. Conservation starts small.
9) Bat week
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
Attaching tiny transmitters to brown bats to find where they roost during the day at Castlewood Canyon State Park. Discussion of bat behavior including echolocation and roosting habits.
10) In her nature
Pub. Date
2017.
Description
Donnelle Johnson and Lisa Thompson talk about the enjoyment they get from hunting. How to
Pub. Date
2017.
Description
Black-footed ferret, a keystone species, release after an intense breeding program to bring the species back from the brink of extinction. Landowners who allow the ferrets to be released on their land make releases possible. As the ferrets hunt prairie dogs, releasing the ferrets help bring the grassland system back into harmony.
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
Goals of Annie's Project is to help women develop a network of professional women in agriculture as well as become a better partner in their farm or ranch operations. Annie's Project topics include risk management, commodities, sharing decision-making stress, crop insurance, marketing, accounting and bookkeeping.
15) The 1997 flood
Author
Pub. Date
[1997].
Description
CSU employees and students discussed the extensive damage the 1997 Spring Creek flood did to the campus buildings including the library, student center and numerous offices and classrooms. it is
Pub. Date
[2015].
Description
Many families view animal welfare as a priority, evacuation and sheltering preparations and responses must account for animals. Interviews with emergency management professionals and animal shelter personnel show how state and local agencies are using lessons learned Colorado's natural disasters to be prepared to evacuate and shelter animals during emergencies.
Pub. Date
[2020].
Description
Rancher Rusty Walter's children talk about their father and his suicide encouraging anyone in rural communities who suffer from depression or other mental health issues to seek help rather than trying to over come the issues on their own. "Suicide doesn't end the pain, it just passes it onto so many other people."
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