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    The document discusses three threatened or endangered mammal species in Iowa and the primary threats harming their populations: the Indiana bat faces loss of large trees from timber harvests and storms as well as pesticide poisoning from feeding on insects near fields; the spotted skunk has declined as old barns and corn cribs used for dens have been removed; and the southern flying squirrel depends on mature trees and fallen logs for food and habitat that are being removed through timber harvesting and clean up.

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    The document discusses three threatened or endangered mammal species in Iowa and the primary threats harming their populations: the Indiana bat faces loss of large trees from timber harvests and storms as well as pesticide poisoning from feeding on insects near fields; the spotted skunk has declined as old barns and corn cribs used for dens have been removed; and the southern flying squirrel depends on mature trees and fallen logs for food and habitat that are being removed through timber harvesting and clean up.

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    Iowa's Threatened and Endangered Mammals: Indiana Bat

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    Iowas Threatened and

    Endangered Mammals
    Indiana Bat
    Whats Harming them:

    Loss of large trees to timber harvests,


    storm damage

    These bats are very colonial. So if


    something happens to a place where they stay
    several bats are harmed.
    Pesticide use. They feed on insect around
    fields. So if the insects have it they have it.

    Spotted Skunk
    Whats Harming them:

    Spotted skunks were widely distributed


    throughout the state until 20-30 years ago.
    Since that time populations have declined.
    Spotted Skunks were attracted to old barns
    and
    corn cribs for artificial dens and an abundance
    of rodents; many of these buildings have been
    removed or are no longer being maintained.

    Southern Flying Squirrel

    Whats Harming them:

    Loss of mature mast producing trees in


    stands of timber.

    Cleaning up timber by removing


    fallen and rotting logs.

    Iowa Wildlife Species, Iowa DNR, 12-15-14, http://www.iowadnr.gov/education/iowaswildlife.aspx

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