Defenders' Experts
Black-tailed Prairie Dogs: In the Field
Defenders of Wildlife is:
- working with Indian tribes to protect prairie dogs on tribal lands.
Tribal lands are home to some of the best remaining large prairie dog colonies. Defenders is thrilled to help tribes protect these colonies and restore associated wildlife.
The Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota began reintroducing black-footed ferrets in 2004. Defenders of Wildlife provided funds to assist with this effort. Tribal authorities granted prairie dogs on the pastures protection from shooting and poisoning, a rare reprieve out West.
The Northern Cheyenne Reservation in Montana plans to reintroduce black-footed ferrets in 2008. First, they will protect 10,000 acres of land with prairie dogs from all shooting and poisoning, a very rare occurrence out West. Defenders of Wildlife donated $10,000 to assist with this effort. We look forward to assisting the tribe with ferret reintroduction soon.
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