41. BATS! Bats may resemble rodents in many ways, but they are not rodents. How doesa species become listed as endangered or threatened? http://www.angelfire.com/pa2/STONEMANGUITARS/bat.html

BATS! Introduction to Bats Indiana Bat ( Myotis sodalis USFWS photo Bats may be the most misunderstood animals in the United States, although as consumers of enormous numbers of insects, they rank among the most beneficial. Almost all United States bats, and 70 percent of the bat species worldwide, feed almost exclusively on insects and are thus extremely beneficial. In fact, bats are the only major predators of night-flying insects. One bat can eat between 600 and 1,000 mosquitoes and other insect pests in just one hour (Organization for Bat Conservation) While most United States bat species are insectivorous, bats in other parts of the world feed on a variety of items in addition to insects. Many species feed primarily on fruit, while several types feed on nectar and pollen. Fruit bats perform an extremely important function as seed dispersers. Nectar eating bats, including the federally-listed endangered lesser long-nosed Leptonycteris curasoae yerbabuenae ) and greater Mexican long-nosed bats ( Leptonycteris nivalis ), are important pollinators. Many plant species depend almost entirely on bats for pollination.

42. Wildlife Status Reports - Alberta Sustainable Resource Development The behavior of Heteromyid rodents. Univ. Calif. Publ. Zool. 69 1100. 1997.List of endangered and threatened wildlife. Division of endangered Species http://www3.gov.ab.ca/srd/fw/status/reports/krat/lit.html

LITERATURE CITED Alberta Fish and Wildlife. 1985. A policy for the management of threatened wildlife in Alberta. Alberta Fish and Wildlife, Edmonton, AB. 34 pp. Alberta Fish and Wildlife. 1991. The status of Alberta wildlife. Alberta Natural Resources Service, Edmonton, AB. 49 pp. Alberta Wildlife Management Division. 1996. The status of Alberta wildlife. Alberta Natural Resources Service, Edmonton, AB. 44 pp. Allred, D. M. 1973. Small mammals of the National Reactor Testing Station, Idaho. Great Basin Natur. 33: 246-250. Anderson, R. M. 1946. Catalogue of Canadian recent mammals. Nat. Mus. Canada, Bull. No. 102, Biol. Series 31. Armstrong, D. M. 1979. Ecological distribution of rodents in Canyonlands National Park, Utah. Great Basin Natur. 39: 199-205. Banfield, A. W. F. 1981. The mammals of Canada. University of Toronto Press, Toronto, ON. 438 pp. Baron, D. 1979. Evidence of Kangaroo Rats near Burstall, Saskatchewan. Blue Jay 37: 240. Bartholomew, G. A., and H. H. Caswell. 1951. Locomotion in Kangaroo Rats and its adaptive significance. J. Mammal. 32: 155-169. Best, T. L. 1993. Patterns of morphologic and morphometric variation in Heteromyid rodents. Pp. 197-235 in Biology of the Heteromyidae (H. H. Genoways and J. H. Brown, eds). Spec. Publ. No. 10, American Society of Mammalogists, Provo, UT. 719 pp.

43. Massasauga Rattlesnake, Eastern endangered or threatened throughout most of its range, the massasauga is being Food Habits Primarily small rodents, but occasionally lizards, frogs, http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/er/factsheets/herps/Masrat.htm

Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake (Sistrurus catenatus catenatus) Legal status in WI : Endangered Length : 2 to 3 feet History Description Habitat Range ... Excerpt from the Animal Guide For information on Wisconsin's snakes including an identification key and more, order your copy of Snakes of Wisconsin History Even though you may have never seen the eastern massasauga, if it were called "swamp rattler" you would get a very vivid picture of this animal. You may imagine the massasauga to be a vicious serpent, poised and ready to strike. The term rattlesnake immediately strikes fear in the hearts of most people. This is the product of years of bad publicity for a species that is in reality very shy and secretive. The massasauga is one of the two poisonous snakes in Wisconsin, the timber rattlesnake being the other. Until 1975 there was a bounty(a fee paid to people who kill "pest" species) in Wisconsin on rattlesnakes, paying up to 5 dollars a tail. In 1975 the bounty was lifted and the massasauga was placed on the Wisconsin Endangered and Threatened Species List. Some people feared that as a result of this new protection, the massasauga would multiply out of control, but in fact their numbers appear to be steadily declining. While habitat loss continues to be a factor, the number of snakes harvested for bounty may have reduced the population to such low levels that recovery is not occurring in some areas of the state. Description Habitat "Massasauga" means "great river mouth" in Chippewa, so named because it is usually found in river bottom forests and nearby fields. Massasaugas are characteristic of mesic prairies and lowland places, such as along rivers, lakes, and marshes.

44. Testimony Of David P. Zappe, Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation Obviously, failure to control burrowing rodents in these large earth fill Survival of an endangered or threatened species was not at stake in any of the http://resourcescommittee.house.gov/archives/105cong/fullcomm/apr10.97/zappe.htm

Committee on Resources Witness Testimony STATEMENT OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT REGARDING IMPACTS OF THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT ON FLOOD CONTROL ACTIVITIES David P. Zappe General Manager-Chief Engineer Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District IMPACTS OF THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT ON FLOOD CONTROL ACTIVITIES The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (District) appreciates this opportunity to present the Committee with information regarding the impacts of the Endangered Species Act on flood control activities of the District, and the public it serves, and to provide recommendations for reform. MAINTENANCE ISSUES During the District's fifty year history, it has developed an extensive flood control system in western Riverside County including 35 dams, debris basins and detention basins, 48 miles of levees, 188 miles of open channel and 182 miles of underground storm drain. Several of these projects have been constructed in partnership with such Federal agencies as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), the Soil Conservation Service (now the Natural Resources Conservation Service) and the U.S. Forest Service. Proper operation and maintenance of this flood control system is critical to protect the life and property of the residents of western Riverside County, and is essential to ensure that economic activity and transportation corridors are not disrupted during times of flooding. In the case of projects constructed with Federal partners, the District is mandated to operate and maintain those projects to standards dictated by the Federal agencies, as well as indemnifying and holding these agencies harmless from all liability and damages.

45. IUCN rodents are the most numerous, widespread, and diverse group of mammals on Earth . ten species and 48 subspecies are threatened (Critically endangered, http://www.iucn.org/themes/ssc/pubs/narodent.htm

About IUCN Our work Commissions Members ... Events Executive Summary - Status Survey and Conservation Action Plan: Rodent David J. Hafner, Eric Yensen, Gordon L. Kirkland, Jr., Joseph G. Hall, Joseph A. Cook, and David W. Nagorsen In many cases, conservation of more popular species depends first and foremost on preservation of the rodent community that sustains them. Rodent species are often highly adapted to live in a narrowly defined habitat, and the diversity of rodents reflects the diversity of available habitats. The wealth of knowledge about rodents and their accessibility for research make them ideal candidates as indicators of the status of many terrestrial ecosystems. Rodent conservation must be a concern of every state, province, and territory in North America. Much of eastern and central North America has suffered extensive habitat destruction in the past, and populations of native rodents survive in pockets of remaining habitat. Other regions, particularly California and Florida, are currently under siege from agricultural and urban development and introduction of exotic species. Finally, more remote regions, such as northern Canada and Alaska, must be surveyed to provide a more precise view of natural ecosystems in order to mitigate anticipated human impacts.

46. Beneficial Bats concern and may be proposed for listing as endangered or threatened in thefuture. Bats may resemble rodents in many ways, but they are not rodents. http://www.toledopar.org/bats.htm

Home PAR News Animal News Action Alerts ... Search Beneficial Bats Bats may be the most misunderstood animals in the United States, although as consumers of enormous numbers of insects, they rank among the most beneficial. Almost all United States bats, and 70 percent of the bat species worldwide, feed almost exclusively on insects and are thus extremely beneficial. In fact, bats are the only major predators of night-flying insects. One bat can eat between 600 and 1,000 mosquitoes and other insect pests in just one hour (Organization for Bat Conservation). While most United States bat species are insectivorous, bats in other parts of the world feed on a variety of items in addition to insects. Many species feed primarily on fruit, while several types feed on nectar and pollen. Fruit bats perform an extremely important function as seed dispersers. Nectar eating bats, including the federally-listed endangered lesser long-nosed (Leptonycteris curasoae yerbabuenae) and greater Mexican long-nosed bats (Leptonycteris nivalis), are important pollinators. Many plant species depend almost entirely on bats for pollination. Of the 45 species of bats found in the continental United States, six are federally-listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. These species include the gray bat (Myotis grisescens), Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis),Ozark big-eared bat (Corynorhinus (=Plecotus) townsendii ingens), Virginia big-eared bat (Corynorhinus (=Plecotus) townsendii virginianus) as well as the two long-nosed bats mentioned above. In addition to the listed continental U.S. species, the Hawaiian hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus semotus)(Hawaii), little Mariana fruit bat (Pteropus tokudae)(Guam) and Mariana fruit bat (Pteropus mariannus mariannus)(Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands), are also listed as endangered. Twenty other species are considered to be of special concern and may be proposed for listing as endangered or threatened in the future. Populations of several of the remaining species, especially cave-dwelling species, also appear to be declining.

47. Alliance For America :: View Topic - Virginia's Endangered Species Virginia has 113 animal species on its list of endangered and threatened species, pox was brought into the country in 2003, probably on African rodents. http://www.allianceforamerica.org/bb/viewtopic.php?t=6649&

48. The Endangered Lake Erie Water Snake rodents, eggs, and other reptiles. The most common form of defense by snakes isavoidance. to the US List of endangered and threatened Wildlife http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/7951/lewsnk.html

Picture of Lake Erie Watersnake Learn About The Endangered Lake Erie Water Snake LAKE ERIE WATER SNAKE SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION KINGDOM Animalia PHYLUM Chordata CLASS Reptilia ORDER Squamata SUBORDER Serpents FAMILY Colubridae GENUS Nerodia SPECIES sipedon SUBSPECIES insularum Common Name Lake Erie Watersnake GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT SNAKES: Snakes belong to the class Reptilia, which includes the snakes, lizards, crocodiles, and turtles. They are reptiles characterized by elongated bodies and a lack of limbs. Snakes are the most modern of reptiles, first appearing in the fossil record during the time of the dinosaurs. It is thought that they evolved from ground dwelling or burrowing lizards that exploited the survival advantages to be found in a cylindrical, legless body. They gave up external ears and developed clear scales to shield their ever-open eyes from dust and damage. They also developed instinctive behaviors that enables them to find and catch prey, hide from predators, reproduce and survive in a great variety of climates. They are distributed through most parts of the world.

49. ALL YOU WANT TO KNOW HOME INDEX PAGE Starting With Snakes The Food rodents; Litter Size - About 12; Gestation period - About 60 days;Notes - Many color morphs Some subspecies are endangered or threatened! http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/2802/Start.htm

ALL YOU WANT TO KNOW HOME INDEX PAGE Starting with Snakes The following list provides the common and species names of snakes that are good for the beginning herper. In compiling this list I have taken the following points into consideration; Appearance and Temperament Feeding preferences Snake size v Cage size Breeding potential Conservation status The list is split into two groups - 1) Boas and Pythons, 2) Colubrid Snakes. NOTE - Suppliers of these snakes are listed for your information as to those advertising on the Web. I have no experience of their services or quality and no endorsement of their business is implied either directly or indirectly (see note below). The WWW Herp Dealers Page is located here. Consult the latest postings on rec.pets.herp if you need contacts or information on purchasing snakes. Also browse through the various herpetology sources available on the WWW via Yahoo Herpetology or check out the advertisements and classifieds in magazines like "Reptile and Amphibian", "Reptiles", "Vivarium" etc. at your local bookshop. Good snakes to begin with are;

50. Snakes: Information For Kentucky Homeowners Feed storage areas in barn hay lofts where rodents may be abundant. The statelists several other species as endangered, threatened, or rare. http://wildlifemanagement.info/publications/snakes_9.htm

Snakes: Information for Kentucky Homeowners Thomas G. Barnes, Extension Wildlife Specialist Snakes are perhaps the most feared and hated animals in Kentucky. These irrational feelings toward snakes are caused by a lack of understanding and the superstitions handed down from one generation to another. Most people shudder at the very thought of a snake because they do not understand the unknown. Snakes are not mysterious at all, and their colorful, fascinating life histories don’t justify the anxiety many people feel about them. Of the 33 snake species found in Kentucky, only four are poisonous. These are the Northern copperhead, Western cottonmouth (water moccasin), timber rattlesnake, and pygmy rattlesnake. While venomous snakes should be respected and approached with caution, most snakes a homeowner encounters in an urban environment are harmless and beneficial because they eat mice and other rodents. This publication seeks to dispel much of the misinformation about snakes and to help homeowners effectively reduce opportunities for accidental encounters with these legless reptiles. Snake Biology Snakes are ectotherms, meaning that a snake regulates its body temperature by taking heat from or giving off heat to the environment. Because their body temperature is affected by environmental temperatures and varies with surrounding conditions, snakes become inactive during very hot seasons (aestivation) and very cold seasons (hibernation). Snakes may go for several weeks without eating because of frequent periods of inactivity.

51. Fumigation Of Burrowing Rodents With Aluminum Phosphide Or Gas The effect of fumigants on burrowing rodents can be evaluated quickly and More information on threatened or endangered wildlife can be found at the http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/wildlife/g1477.htm

Nebraska Cooperative Extension G02-1477-A Fumigation of Burrowing Rodents with Aluminum Phosphide or Gas Cartridges This NebGuide describes how to use aluminum phosphide or gas cartridge fumigants safely and effectively in managing burrowing rodents and moles. Dallas R. Virchow, Project Coordinator, Wildlife Damage Management; Scott E. Hygnstrom Extension Specialist-Wildlife Damage Management; John M. Hobbs, Assistant Director, USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services-Nebraska Previous Category Catalog Order Info Aluminum phosphide (ALP) is a pesticide used for fumigating burrows to kill burrowing rodents, especially rats, field mice or voles, ground squirrels, prairie dogs, and woodchucks. It is also registered for moles in some states. ALP is also used in controlling insects in stored grain facilities (For more information, see NebGuide 96-790, Fumigating Farm-stored Grain with Aluminum Phosphide ALP reacts with moisture, water, acids, or other liquids to form phosphine gas (PH ). Warm humid air accelerates the chemical reaction that releases PH while cool dry air slows it down. Any animal, including humans, can be affected by PH

52. Province Of Manitoba | Manitoba Conservation Wildlife And Ecosystem Protection B endangered and threatened Species. Manitoba s endangered Species Act (1990) its food (grasshoppers, insects or rodents) on thorns and barbed wire. http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/wildlife/managing/cwhp_mixed_grass_prairie.htm

Wildlife Home About Us News FAQs ... Conservation Data Centre Mixed Grass Prairie in Manitoba A vast expanse of grassland once stretched across the Canadian prairie provinces. Short-grass prairie, the most drought tolerant, was found in the rainshadow of the Rockies. In the moisture rich Red River Valley of Manitoba, a sea of grasses and wildflowers grew in the tall-grass prairie. Mixed grass prairie lay between the two prairie types, blending elements of both short-grass and tall-grass prairie. Here, the wildflowers and grasses grew to knee height and huge herds of bison roamed the plains. The beauty and resilience of the mixed-grass prairie lies in its incredible diversity of species. There are over 150 species of plants, each adapted in its own way to the extremes of temperature, variations in precipitation and the effects of fire and grazing. Local topography, the nature of the soil, and year-to-year changes in moisture and temperature help determine the mix of plants found in each prairie. In areas with well drained soils, drought tolerant grasses such as western wheatgrass and blue grama often prevail, but within metres, little bluestem, a grass requiring more moisture, will dominate. All animals, from voles and ground squirrels to large grazers like bison, play a role in the development and composition of a prairie. Any disturbed ground - along an animal trail, beside a burrow or in a bison wallow - can encourage annual plants that complete their life cycles in one season to sprout and hold the soil until the longer living grasses and perennial wildflowers establish themselves.

53. Green Teacher Threatened And Endangered Animals Full text of the article, threatened and endangered Animals from Green Teacher, It was one way that I became familiar with the rodents that shared the http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3893/is_200010/ai_n8920628

54. On Six Legs There are birds, snakes, snails, fish, rodents, plants and insects on that list . For instance, the California threatened or endangered species list http://www.agriculture.purdue.edu/agcomm/newscolumns/archives/OSL/2005/July/0507

Back to Columns JULY By Tom Turpin Extension Entomologist Purdue University Butterflies on Endangered Species List The Endangered Species Program is part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. An aspect of the program is to maintain a list of plants and animals that are threatened or endangered. This is appropriately called the List of Threatened and Endangered Species. This list includes all kinds of living things. The living things on the list are there because their population numbers are dwindling. Populations of living things decline for a variety of reasons, but one of the most common is habitat destruction. So the Fish and Wildlife Service supports work to preserve or reconstruct habitats essential to the success of the target species. This is where the list sometimes becomes a point of contention. Some industrial and financial interests demand use of natural resources that result in destruction of habitat. Housing developments are a good example of such activity. If a threatened species lives in that habitat, a potential conflict exists. To build or not to build then becomes the question. All kinds of animals are included on the endangered species list. There are birds, snakes, snails, fish, rodents, plants and insects on that list. Some might be surprised that insects and snails have managed to wiggle onto the list. It is easy to understand that a majestic bird, such as the bald eagle, would be included. The symbolic bird for the United States is certainly worthy of preservation. But why worry about some tiny little insect?

55. Lord Howe Island Information. rodents have had a significant impact on the indigenous biodiversity of threatened Species Conservation Act 1995, NSW. endangered Species (Schedule 1) http://www.lordhoweisland.info/environ/preserving.html

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56. [Tws-l] FW: [epa-species] Endangered And Threatened Wildlife And Plants: 90- and a variety of other rodents, shrews (Sorex spp. A species may be determinedto be an endangered or threatened species due to one or more of the five http://mailman.intermedia.net/pipermail/tws-l/2005-June/000401.html

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57. NJDEP Division Of Fish & Wildlife - September 2003 Species Of The Month - Northe known to eat mammals as large as rabbits, as well as small rodents and birds . endangered and threatened Wildlife of New Jersey Book Now on Sale http://www.nj.gov/dep/fgw/ensp/somsept.htm

About Us E-mail Lists Fishing Hunting Regulations Wildlife Feature Articles Education Merchandise Employment Volunteering Links Contact Us Northern Pine Snake - September 2003 Species of the Month If unexpectedly encountered on the trail or in the woods, this large, white-and-black patterned snake would most likely vibrate its tail, hiss loudly, and then try to escape. Though its bold appearance and actions may fool or scare some people, this particular species of snake is not venomous. In fact, it is harmless to people and is a beneficial predator in nature. The Northern pine snake Pituophis melanoleucus melanoleucus ) is a threatened species in New Jersey and was the September Species of the Month . The designation was part of a yearlong program to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the New Jersey Endangered Species Conservation Act and the formation of DEP's Endangered and Nongame Species Program (ENSP). Northern Pine Snake Coiled Northern Pine Snake Northern Pine Snake on sand Northern PIne Snake In Search of a Secretive Snake...

58. Animal Fact Sheets They also hunt small rodents and birds. During the winter, they hunt Efforts tosave threatened and endangered raptors require cooperation and support http://www.zoo.org/educate/fact_sheets/raptors/kestrel.htm

back American Kestrel Falco sparverius Classification and Range American kestrels are classified in the genus Falco of the family Falconidae. There are 16 subspecies of American kestrels currently recognized throughout North and South America.* The American kestrel is our most abundant North American falcon. It is found throughout North America south of the tree line. Northern populations migrate south in the winter as far as Central America and the Caribbean. Habitat American kestrels inhabit a wide range of habitats, from deserts to forest edges, but they prefer more open country. Physical Characteristics American kestrels are the smallest falcons in North America, and next to the Seychelles kestrels ( Falco araea Life Span A banded American kestrel lived 11.5 years in the wild. The maximum recorded age in captivity is about 17 years. Diet In the wild: During summer months, American kestrels feed primarily in the early morning and evening hours on large insects such as grasshoppers. They also hunt small rodents and birds. During the winter, they hunt throughout daylight hours, preying primarily upon small birds and rodents.

59. Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge Red Wolf Program According to the Act, endangered and threatened species are of esthetic, ecological, raccoons and smaller mammals such as rabbits, rodents and nutria. http://www.outer-banks.com/alligator-river/redwolf.asp

Bookmark NCOB Refuge Center Area Map Refuge Map Hours of Operation Wildlife Trails Information Red Wolf Program Management Internships Volunteer Programs ... Alligator River NWR Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge Red Wolf Re-establishment Program Background T he U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is reintroducing red wolves (Canis rufus) to prevent extinction of the species and to restore the ecosystems in which red wolves once occurred, as mandated by the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act). According to the Act, endangered and threatened species are of esthetic, ecological, educational, historical, recreational, and scientific value to the Nation and its people. On the Edge of Extinction T he red wolf is one of the most endangered animals in the world. It is a shy species that once roamed throughout the Southeast as a top predator. Aggressive predator control programs and clearing of forested habitat combined to cause impacts that brought the red wolf to the brink of extinction. By 1970, the entire population of red wolves was believed to be less than 100 animals confined to a small area of coastal Texas and Louisiana. T o save the species from extinction, the Service captured as many as possible of the few remaining animals from 1974 through 1980. Only 17 captured animals met the criteria established to define the species and stood between its existence and extinction. Out of the 17 captured wolves, 14 were able to successfully reproduce. These animals formed the nucleus of a captive-breeding program established at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington, with the final goal of reestablishing the species in portions of its original southeastern range. Thirty-eight zoos and nature centers in 23 states now cooperate in a national breeding program and are valuable partners in efforts to restore red wolves.

60. Wildlife Programs For Schools - Wildlife Program Descriptions birds seek many different kinds of prey, from small rodents to fish to skunksand more! How many animals are endangered or threatened in Maine? http://www.state.me.us/ifw/education/schoolprograms/wildlifepark_swanisland/prog

Skip Maine state header navigation Agencies Online Services Web Policies ... Help State Search: SCHOOL PROGRAM SCHEDULES Pine Tree State Arboretum Maine Wildlife Park Swan Island Wildlife Program Descriptions A Look Inside a Fish What's a coldwater fish? What's a warm water fish? What's the difference? What do fish eat, where do they live, how many species do we have in the state? Learn how to measure and weigh a fish, collect scales, age the fish, and use a key to identify a variety of species found in Maine. An excellent and unusual demonstration and hands-on activity for your students. Animals' Amazing Adaptations Maine wildlife exhibits an amazing variety of physical characteristics that enable them to survive and do their jobs within their environment. Learn about Maine habitats, why moose and deer grow antlers, why birds have different shaped bills, why turtles have varied body shapes and appendages, how camouflage benefits those animals that exhibit it, and more! Moose, Deer, Bear - Maine's Big Game Moose, black bear, and white tailed deer are the three top big game animals in the state. People hunt them, but many more enjoy just watching them. Learn about their natural history first, then how their populations are managed to ensure their continued abundance. What do Dept. wildlife biologists take into consideration when setting hunting seasons? How do political, economic, and cultural considerations weigh in decisions regarding wildlife? Can wildlife actually become a nuisance when there are too many of them?

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