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Feds to Stock Cows in Lieu of Sheep

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Feds to Stock Cows in Lieu of Sheep

Largely ignored in this debate is the fact that animal impact is essential to the health of these areas. Nature does not much care whether the animals be bison, cattle, goats, horses etc., so long as animals in sufficient numbers and concentrations are periodically grazing and browsing weeds and brush,

California wildfires

Goat Stories

“At Pitchstone Waters we have found that properly managed goats are the easiest form of fire-control brush management in overgrown forests. The negative is that this a service which must be paid for. NOTE: this collection of goat-related stories was originally published to Flipboard.com. It was curated by Flipboard

Groups Call for Reintroduction of Jaguars in US Southwest

As described in the article below, advocates of jaguar restoration “contend that reintroducing the cats is essential to species conservation and restoration of the region’s ecosystem”. The advocates are correct. Habitat and wildlife restoration cannot be restored until we increase the numbers and species of prey (including wild horses)

Wolves Scare Deer and Reduce Auto Collisions 24%, Study Says

Wolves reduce deer-automobile collisions. This saves more money than proven wolf depredation costs in livestock losses. NOTE: this article was originally published to Click2Houston.com’s Apple News Channel.com on May 24, 2021. It was written by Christina Larson. Scientists found that an unconventional way of reducing the frequency

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Energy Development in West Texas that Collaborates with Nature and People

“Thinking holistically about energy development in far-West Texas. NOTE: this article was originally published to RespectBigBend.org in May 2021. It was titled “Thinking Differently About Energy Development: A Balanced Approach” A Report from Respect Big Bend & Texas’ Tri-County Stakeholder Engagement Group Respect Big Bend (RBB) is a project

Wild Horses: Analysis of The Issues and a Novel Science-supported Solution

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Wild Horses: Analysis of The Issues and a Novel Science-supported Solution

Quoting the author of the article below, “The current American wild horse management paradigm fails economically and ecologically. Despite decades of activity, the wild horse advocacy has had virtually no meaningful effect on the plight of American wild horses. And, unfortunately, they have offered no plan that is genetically, ecologically

Idaho’s Bighorn Sheep

Idaho's Bighorn Sheep

Idaho’s big bighorn rams in the Big Lost and Hells Canyon.

Feral Desert Donkeys Are Digging Wells, Giving Water to Parched Wildlife

As reported below, wild burros – like their ancient ancestors – are essential to the health of wildlife in American deserts. NOTE: this article was originally published to NYTimes.com on April 13, 2021. It was written by Erick Lundgren, PhD Student, Centre for Compassionate Conservation, University of Technology Sydney; Arian Wallach,

Judge Rejects Bayer Proposal to Resolve Future Cancer Claims

It took a brave judge to go up against Big Ag in this way. It is unbelievable that Bayer’s board payed $63-billion to jump into the quicksand of Roundup liabilities. As reported below, Bayer’s stock price has fallen 40%. This could be just the beginning. NOTE: this article

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Tasmanian Devils Born on Australian Mainland for First Time in 3,000 Years

These animals probably disappeared from the Australian mainland in large part due to human impact. They will likely thrive when reintroduced – if they are protected. America also has species that were successfully reintroduced in places where people had killed them out. Wild turkey, elk, deer, bighorn sheep, bison, horses, wolves,

Genetically Altered Mosquitoes Target Dengue Fever and Zika

“Watch for the unintended consequences: While mosquitoes pose problems for people, they are an important part of the food chain on which countless birds, insects and animals are dependent. NOTE: this article was originally published to WSJ.com on May 31, 2021. It was written by Robert Lee Hotz. In

WILD About Mountain Goats

WILD About Mountain Goats

Idaho’s’ mountain goats are adapted to living in rugged, remote areas, so it is natural that the mountain goat would appear mysterious. But this harsh habitat is also their defense.

Wild Horses and Donkeys Dig Wells in the Desert, Providing Water for Wildlife

Horses and burros evolved in North America, where they and their ancestors were present for 50-million years, far-longer than any large ‘native’ species except pronghorn. As reported in the article below, we now are learning that horses improve the environment just like their ancestors did. What is surprising is that

New Montana Laws Change Response to Grizzly Bear Management

The bear emergency is over, and it is a wonderful thing. However, as they have recovered grizzlies have spread out of their sanctuaries and into areas where people live. Greater grizzly recovery cannot succeed until these people – and their livelihoods – are given equal consideration as bears. In general, this is

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Idaho, Oregon Congressmen Agree on Dam Removal for Salmon

Paraphrasing the article below, “Under the Simpson Plan, no one is left behind. It recognizes the biological crisis the Northwest faces — many salmon and steelhead populations are heading toward extinction — and at the same time sees that the solution to the crisis offers broad energy, economic and infrastructure opportunities for

Buffalo Gals

“Three ladies raise bison in South Dakota, Colorado and Texas. NOTE: this article was originally published to CowGirlmagazine.com on April 13, 2021. It was written by Karen Weintraub. Nearly extinct by 1900, America’s native bison are returning to the range. Meet three women who are among those restoring

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Game Videos Spring 2015

These videos were taken at what we call Sheep Tank, a water point that overlooks one of our largest canyons. Many species share this water, with no visible conflict with each other, or harm to habitat.

History of Bird Banding

100-Years of Bird Banding

“Bird banding goes back to 1902. Since 1960, over 70-million birds have been banded. This paper summarizes what has been learned from this effort. NOTE: the article posted below originally published in Scientific American’s March 2021 edition. It was written by Kate Wong (text), Jan Willem Tulp (graphics) and