The dances of grassland grouse, from the impressive courtship dance of prairie chicken to the bizarre behaviors of sage-grouse, are known to nature lovers as one of the most impressive wildlife displays in North America.

Sadly, once found throughout North American prairies, these extraordinary birds are now dramatically down in number. One subspecies of prairie chicken, the Heath Hen, has gone extinct in 1932.

The loss of any more of the prairie grouse would be a tragedy, not only because the birds themselves are spectacular creatures with fascinating behaviors, but because their passing would be a sign that the rich tapestry of American grasslands are disappearing as well.

“Save the Last Dance” will demonstrate the captivating mating displays, the life and beauty, and the current status of all North American grouse.

This book will be unique and insightful with many images that have never been captured before. It will not only show their unique dances and other behaviors, but also explain why these species are worth caring about, why they are threatened and what is being done about it.

The book will cover the following species:

• Heath Hen
• Greater Prairie-Chicken
• Attwater’s Prairie-Chicken
• Lesser Prairie-Chicken
• Greater Sage-grouse
• Gunnison Sage-grouse
• Plains Sharp-tailed Grouse
• Columbian Sharp-tailed Grouse