Mammals of the Preserve

Photo Gallery

Mammals of the Preserve

14 Images

A selection of mammals photographed in Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve and in Chase County, KS. Image copyrights are listed under photos.

Common species have been reported in Chase County, but not within the National Preserve. Common species may be on the edge of their range, lack favorable habitats within the preserve, or merely unobserved thus far.

Present species have been documented by National Park Service personnel in cooperation with the volunteers. Additional species have been added after verified identification.

Showing results 1-1 of 1

Population Viability Analysis
- Locations: Badlands National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, more »
- Offices: Biological Resources Division, Natural Resource Stewardship and Science Directorate, Wildlife Conservation Branch, Wildlife Health Branch
This study confirms that management of DOI bison herds in isolation promotes the loss of genetic diversity within all herds. More importantly, this study demonstrates that increased herd size and targeted removal strategies can reduce rates of diversity loss, and that adopting a Departmental metapopulation strategy through facilitated periodic movement of modest numbers of bison among DOI herds (i.e., restoring effective gene flow) can substantially reduce the...

Tags: bison conservation initiative mammals

Last updated: January 8, 2022

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

2480B KS Hwy 177
Strong City, KS 66869

Phone:

620 273-8494 x270

Alerts In Effect

Park Closures

Bottomland Nature Trail Will be Closed Starting September 3rd

Mammals of the Preserve