Ecogeographic Relations of the Pronghorn (Antilocapra Americana) in Kansas

Author

Mark L. Sexson, Fort Hays State University

Department

Biology

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Abstract

In an attempt to reestablish pronghorn antelope (Antilocapra americana) in Kansas, the Kansas Fish and Game commission recently introduced herds from Colorado, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Montana. Because much of the prairie in Kansas has been plowed for crop production, two questions regarding the ultimate success of reestablished pronghorn required answers: 1) could pronghorn survive in regions where much of their natural habitat had been destroyed? 2) Would pronghorn compete directly with livestock or interfere with farming and ranching operations. The objectives of this study were to seek answers to those questions, to investigate factors influencing the survival of pronghorn in Kansas today, and to speculate how human activities might influence the distribution of pronghorn in Kansas in the future.

Keywords

Biology

Advisor

Jerry R. Choate

Date of Award

1979

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

DOI

10.58809/CSWD1712

Recommended Citation

Sexson, Mark L., "Ecogeographic Relations of the Pronghorn (Antilocapra Americana) in Kansas" (1979). Master's Theses. 1763.
DOI: 10.58809/CSWD1712
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/1763

Rights

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