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 Dr. Warren Ballard

Professor, Predator/Prey Interactions
Ph.D., University of Arizona, 1993
Office: Goddard 7A
     Phone: (806) 742-1983


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Research interests: My research focuses on predator-prey relationships and population dynamics of large carnivores and ungulates. I am particularly interested in the potential regulatory effects of predation on ungulate populations. I have also conducted research on the effects of oil development on caribou and the effects of hydroelectric development on moose, wolves, Dall sheep, and wolverine. Locally, my research program focuses on practical wildlife management problems, such as habitat use and population dynamics of desert mule deer.


Courses taught: RWFM 2301, 4305, 5313, 6301


Service: I am Editor-In-Chief of the Wildlife Society Bulletin.


Representative publications


Ballard, W. B., L. N. Carbyn, and D. W. Smith.  Wolf interactions with non-prey.  2003.  Pages 259-271in L. D. Mech and L. Boitani, editors.  Ecology and Conservation of the wolf.  University of Chicago Press, Chicago, Illinois. USA.


Ballard, W. B., D. Lutz, T. W. Keegan, L. H. Carpenter, and J. C. deVos, Jr.  2003.  Deer-predator relationships.  Pages 177-218 in J. C. deVos, M. R. Conover, and N. E. Headrick, editors.  Mule deer conservation: issues and management strategies.  Jack H. Berryman Institute Press, Utah State University, Logan, Utah, USA.


Carrera, R., and W. B. Ballard.  2003.  Elk distribution in Mexico: a critical review.  Wildlife Society Bulletin 31: 1272-1276.


Cunningham, S. C., W. B. Ballard, L. M. Monroe, M. J. Rabe, and K. D. Bristow.  2003.  Black ear habitat use in burned and unburned areas, central Arizona.  Wildlife Society Bulletin 31: 786-792.

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