HI ALL. Eleanor Mead`s post reminded me of the date approaching for the Prarie Dog eradication effort out west & north. There is a watchdog group called "Defenders of Wildlife" that you can join for free, and receive a free newsletter every so often, informing you of pending situations like this! Any of you who have or still do, go to the Nat. Zoo`s "Black Footed Ferret Cam", can see that this Prarie dog program is off the track! Prarie dogs are the Black Footed Ferret`s main source of food, and they are being re-introduced into these same areas slated for P D elimination! If you would like to join the Defenders of Wildlife, their email address is:>>>>> [log in to unmask] <<<< The newsletter is excellent, and was on top of this story on 9/2, but only those who subscribe will know sooner, in the future! thanks. john r. jdr. & the Gang. [Posted in FML issue 4662]