This paper began as an effort to persuade Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to cease its efforts to eradicate elk on the state lands which it manages in far-West Texas. Our assumption was that […]
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The Red Desert To Hoback Mule Deer Video
Recently, the longest mule deer migration ever recorded was discovered where thousands of deer migrate 150 miles from winter ranges in the Red Desert to summer ranges in the mountains of northwest Wyoming. This 300-mile […]
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With South Africa in Lockdown, The Lions Are Taking It Very Easy
It’s an ill wind that blows nobody any good.
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Huge Feral Hogs Invading Canada, Building ‘Pigloos’ As They Go
Cold weather is kinder to larger animals, because of “thermal efficiency”. This is why the largest bear, whales, deer and even quail are found in the northern extremes of their ranges. Pigs are no exception, […]
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Stewardship with Vision, Episode 8: Jim Berlier
“This Western Landowners Alliance film by filmmaker Evangeline Koonce features New Mexico rancher Jim Berlier. Through prescribed grazing that provides adequate pasture recovery time, strategic stocking rates, drought planning and brush removal, the Berlier Ranch […]
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Adolescent Grizzly at Pitchstone Waters
“In early May of 2020, our neighbor’s game camera photographed this young grizzly crossing onto our property, on the south side of Fall River.
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Why Cows that Learn to Eat One Weed Will Choose to Eat Others
As discussed below, the idea that “weeds” – also known as forbs – are not good for cattle is incorrect. Cattle living on open range learn to eat these – and often prefer them to grass. […]
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First Bison Calf
The gestation period for the American bison is 9 1/2 months. Under normal conditions, cows have their calves from mid-April through June. Cows generally have one calf per year, but twins may occur very rarely.Calves […]
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Stunning Video Shows Herd of Elk Running up a Hill Near Denver
“Colorado Parks and Wildlife has shared a stunning video of a herd of elk running across a landscape near Denver.
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Scientists Disagree on Bison Impacts to Yellowstone’s Northern Range
“According to Yellowstone’s senior bison biologist who is quoted below, Yellowstone is the only place in North America with a complete set of predators and herbivores – both of which shape their habitat in ways […]
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Take ‘Charisma’ Into Account When Managing Invasive Species, Scientists Say
As Groucho Marx asked all those years ago, “Who are you going to believe: Me, or your lying eyes?” According to the doubtful premise underlying invasive species biology, any new creature entering a system […]
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