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Species at risk 2012-13 recovery action summary : greater sage grouse

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Presents background information on the greater sage-grouse, including its risk category and where it can be found in Alberta. Lists the recovery plan in effect and the recovery goal for the... More ≫

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Presents background information on the greater sage-grouse, including its risk category and where it can be found in Alberta. Lists the recovery plan in effect and the recovery goal for the greater sage-grouse, strategies being used to reach the recovery goal, a short summary of progress on recent and ongoing recovery actions, and any upcoming actions being considered to aid recovery of the species.

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Sage-grouse & West Nile virus in Alberta

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The greater sage-grouse is one of the most marvelous animals on the short-grass prairie. Each spring, males gather on open clay pans and do their dance of love. They joust for the preferred... More ≫

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The greater sage-grouse is one of the most marvelous animals on the short-grass prairie. Each spring, males gather on open clay pans and do their dance of love. They joust for the preferred territory at the centre of the dancing ground (or lek), and then make complete fools of themselves. The males stand on their tiptoes, flex their tail and wings, puff up their chest and inflate the bright yellow air sacs on their throat. They let the air out with a resounding GALUMP which echoes across the prairie and apparently is an irresistible love call to the secretive females. Most of the activity starts in the wee hours of the morning and ends an hour or so after sunrise.

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