Changing temperature and precipitation patterns in the South Central U.S are already having an impact on wildlife. Hotter and drier conditions are prompting some species to move in search of cooler conditions, while other species are moving into warmer areas that were once unsuitable for them. These changes in the distribution of wildlife populations present challenges for wildlife managers, hunters, tribal communities, and others who are making decisions about wildlife stewardship. This project examined the effect of shifting climate conditions on 20 species of conservation concern in the South Central United States. These species, which include the black-tailed prairie dog and the lesser prairie-chicken, were...
Categories: Project;
Types: Map Service,
OGC WFS Layer,
OGC WMS Layer,
OGC WMS Service;
Tags: 2013,
Bioclimatic-Envelope Model,
Birds,
Birds,
CASC, All tags...
Completed,
Crucial Wildlife Habitat,
Data Visualization & Tools,
Data Visualization & Tools,
Mammals,
Mammals,
Other Wildlife,
Other Wildlife,
Projects by Region,
Science Tools for Managers,
Science Tools for Managers,
South Central,
South Central CASC,
Species Distribution,
Wildlife and Plants,
Wildlife and Plants, Fewer tags
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