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by Gary D. Tonhouse  

Flora and Fauna of the Tallgrass Prairie
 


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Prairie Blazing Star ... Central Iowa


 © 2008 Gary D.Tonhouse   


 

The North American prairie is one of the most endangered ecosystems on earth--perhaps even more endangered than the South American rain forest or the old growth forests of the American northwest. 
The grasslands of North America began to form about 20 million years ago, but in some areas, up to 99 percent of the prairie has been destroyed in just the last 125-150 years.

"Dedicated to helping create an appreciation ... awareness  and concern for
  our environment through the power of photography and education"

Gary D.Tonhouse