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January 8, 2021
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This science support document provides a summary of biological and policy rationale for the Sensitive Snake Species and Hibernacula Range sensitivity layer. Additionally, science support documents...
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March 1, 2016
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Snakes contribute significantly to controlling rodent and insect populations in the province, and also serve as prey for mammals and raptors. The preservation of snakes helps to preserve a health...
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January 1, 2016
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The prairie rattlesnake has been designated a Species of Special Concern in Alberta because the population is likely to continue to decline if current activities and trends persist, and the...
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December 1, 2012
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This wildlife status report looks at the prairie rattlesnake, one of three extant species of rattlesnake found in Alberta. It reaches the northern limit of its range in Alberta and is primarily...
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March 1, 2007
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Many aspects of the biology of prairie rattlesnakes are not well described. This study used mark-recapture to follow the reproductive histories of female prairie rattlesnakes at two hibemacula in...
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January 1, 2007
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As part of the regional resource overview for Southern Alberta Landscapes: Meeting the Challenges Ahead (SAL), input from wildlife professionals throughout Alberta and the other prairie provinces,...
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April 1, 2006
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A Lethbridge Rattlesnake Conservation Plan was developed in 2000. It was initiated in response to ongoing losses of prairie rattlesnakes in Lethbridge. This report summarizes the results of the...
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June 1, 2003
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This report summarizes the results of surveys at rattlesnake hibernacula in Alberta conducted between 2000 and 2002, as well as data from the literature and from historical numbers of snakes at...
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February 1, 2002
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The coulees of southwest Lethbridge are home to a small population of prairie rattlesnakes. High rates of mortality from road kills, deliberate human persecution, and a rapid loss of habitat from...
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November 1, 2001
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In the fall of 2000, a project was undertaken to collect and review information on the over-wintering sites used by the prairie rattlesnake in Alberta. These sites, known as hibernacula, and the...