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American Buffalo

Buffalo Facts

Did you know a buffalo can jump over a six-foot fence? Or hit running speeds of 35 miles per hour? These animals may look strange and slow, but they’re a souped-up hotrod of an animal hiding in a minivan shell.

Where the Bison Could Roam

Where the Bison Could Roam

Scott Heidebrink, the director of bison restoration for the American Prairie Reserve in northeast Montana, checks on a herd. “There are ways that bison were impacting the landscape that we haven’t even thought about,” he said. Nomadic bison would be welcome at Pitchstone Waters. A huge problem is that

All About American Bison (aka Buffalo) for Kids

All About American Bison (aka Buffalo) for Kids

This is also very interesting for grownups.

Where the Buffalo Roam, Endangered Prairies Thrive

Where the Buffalo Roam, Endangered Prairies Thrive

“As discussed in the article below, when bison were allowed to graze through patches of tallgrass prairie, they boosted native plant species richness by a whopping 86 percent. Cattle and other domestics animals – when they are grazed in ways planned to mimic native bison herds – do the same thing. NOTE:

“Conserving” Wild Bison?

"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 causes spontaneous abortions in cattle and related species. This epidemic disease has been virtually eliminated

New Texas A&M Research Documents Domestic Cattle Genetics In Modern Bison Herd

New Texas A&M Research Documents Domestic Cattle Genetics in Modern Bison Herd

“Cattle and bison readily crossbreed. It was ranchers who saved bison in the late 1800’s, but they ran these bison alongside their domestic cattle herds. New research from Texas A&M says that all bison, including the Yellowstone herds thought to be “pure,” are cattle hybrids. As explained

Special Report: Cowboys or Buffalo? Critical Mass

Special Report: Cowboys or Buffalo? Critical Mass

Not everyone is a fan of the American Prairie Reserve. In the article below, opponents explain why. NOTE: this document was originally published to RangeMagazine.com as part of their Fall 2019 edition. Words and photos by Dave Skinner. The most ambitious and successful “rewilding” effort ever attempted faces stiffening

Conserving Wild Bison: Finding Space for an American Icon

"Invasion Biology"

Conserving Wild Bison: Finding Space for an American Icon

Bison might seem to be an obvious addition to wildlife at Texas’ state and national parks, but there are problems to be overcome. Rick Wallen, lead biologist for Yellowstone’s bison program, explains the challenges and successes of managing wild bison in the 21st century.