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Turning to wildlife to stop the spread of wildfires
Arizona Science
5 minutes 26 seconds
1 month ago
Turning to wildlife to stop the spread of wildfires
Firefighters have found extensive underground burrows dug by prairie dogs helped them halt the advance of wildfires in some Western states. University of Arizona researcher Courtney Duchardt discusses data suggesting prairie dog colonies can alter landscapes and reduce wildfire spread and intensity. Courney Duchardt spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of Planetary Science at the University of Arizona.
Arizona Science
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