Wildlife and Habitat Management in Arid Lands

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Across
  1. 2. Ovis Canadensis nelsoni
  2. 4. Animals living on their own, apart from any group or herd
  3. 8. Ungulate related to goats and antelope; native to vast areas of arid land
  4. 10. The act of giving birth, uniquely identified as fawning in several different species
  5. 11. Counting animals with a fixed wing aircraft or helicopter, covering vast amounts of land compared to other survey methods
  6. 12. Removal of predators in an environment leading to overpopulation and habitat devastation
  7. 13. Ungulates native to North America; named for their large mule-like ears
  8. 14. Leaves, tender shoots, and other vegetation targeted for consumption by a wide variety of herbaceous animals, especially ungulates
Down
  1. 1. Non-grass herbs or plants
  2. 3. Plants living in arid conditions known for exceptional water holding capacity
  3. 5. Carnivorous hunter closely related to domesticated house cats
  4. 6. Counting animals on land with a spotlight
  5. 7. Term used for a carnivore at the top of the food chain
  6. 9. non-woody plants identified as foliage by producers