The Prairie Naturalist: a quarterly, peer-reviewed journal

  Now in its 38th year of publication, The Prairie Naturalist fills a significant niche for communicating research on the North American grasslands and their biota. All aspects of the natural history of the region are covered, as indicated by the examples of recent articles listed below. This journal offers timely technical information for researchers, educators, students, and the interested public in general. Published quarterly, The Prairie Naturalist reaches subscribers throughout the United States and Canada as well as libraries in Europe and Asia. Each volume contains over 250 pages devoted mainly to articles based upon detailed scientific research. About 10% of each volume is devoted to shorter and less comprehensive communications (notes) and book reviews. Manuscripts containing original material not submitted elsewhere are considered for publication; all are reviewed by specialists in relevant fields, with a rejection rate of about 30%. Articles are abstracted in Biological Abstracts, Fisheries Review, Wildlife Review, and other abstract journals.

A 25-year index to The Prairie Naturalist is available. The index is cross-referenced by author, subject, taxonomy, and geographic area. To obtain an index, send a check or money order for $20.00 to: Great Plains Natural Science Society, 8065 51 ½ Street SE, Montpelier, ND58472.

For further information on recent articles, back issues, or submitting an article, see The Prairie Naturalist's web site at: http://www.fhsu.edu/biology/pn/prairienat.htm

Examples of Recent Articles in The Prairie Naturalist

New distributional records for mammals in Kansas -- D. W. Sparks and J. R. Choate

Comparison of water consumption by two grassland emberizids -- J. L. Zimmerman

Observations of the Plains topminnow in South Dakota -- M. A. Brinkman

Distribution and status of sage grouse in Colorado -- C. E. Braun

Factors associated with declining proportion of citizens hunting in South Dakota -- N. J. Dietz, K. F. Higgins, and R. D. Mendelsohn

Clay-colored sparrows in North Dakota parasitized by brown-headed cowbirds -- G. P. Romig and R. D. Crawford

Short-term response of small mammals to autumn fire in tall grass prairie -- B. R. McMillan, D. E. Brillhart, G. A. Kaufman, and D. W. Kaufman

Summer avian abundance, invertebrate biomass, and forbs in Kansas CRP -- S. D. Hull, R. J. Robel, and K. E. Kemp

Suppression of smooth brome by atrazine, mowing and fire -- G. D. Wilson and J. Stubbendieck

Cyperaceae in Dodge County Nebraska: New Records -- S. J. Rothenberger

Management effects on Willa Cather Prairie after 17 years -- H. G. Nagel, R. A. Nicholson, and A. A. Steuter

Description of walleye stocks in high-elevation reservoirs, Wyoming -- T. D. Marwitz and W. A. Hubert