“As discussed below, “Without insects, the world’s populations of larger insectivorous species like birds, bats and freshwater fish would simply collapse”.
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How to Let Grow
“How do we “rewild” areas where the native species are now extinct? In England, they use “exotic” species as substitutes. This common sense would collide with so-called “invasive species biology” in most of the US.
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Briscoe Western Art Museum Aims to Expand Perspectives with Into a New West
“Great art at San Antonio’s Briscoe Museum.
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“Conserving” Wild Bison?
The conflict between private landowners and the bison and elk living in Yellowstone National Park exists in large part because the Yellowstone herds are infected with brucellosis. Brucellosis is a highly contagious bacterial disease that […]
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Along the Rio Grande, a Hot Spring and a Warm Welcome
The Rio Grande Valley below El Paso and above Del Rio is one of the unique areas of the United States.
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The World’s Most Beautiful Shotguns
Purdeys may not be the most reliable shotguns built, but they are hands-down the most beautiful – and expensive.
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The Last Cowboy at Pine Creek Ranch
Since its conquest during the Mexican War, more than 50% of the West has belonged to the government, and ranching has been an integral part of Western settlement. The number of ranchers on public […]
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The Vanishing Mule Deer
As this beautifully photographed video from The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) observes, our precious mule deer are vanishing. MDF blames ‘competition’ of humans for land. This is inaccurate. The irregular, long term decline of mule […]
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