Restoring Biodiversity - 5/5/2026
North American wild horses survived the Ice Age. Baby bison takes on wolf and wins. And more...
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Articles

The Compelling Case: North American Wild Horses Survived The Ice Age In Splinter Populations And Are More “American” Than Bison, Elk, Or Deer
If the science continues to bear this out, then much of what passes for wild horse “management” may prove less about conservation and more about institutional convenience, shaped by economics and politics rather than ecological humility. On matters of biodiversity, false premises are dangerous things; once government builds policy atop them, the land—and the creatures upon it—often pay the price.
Videos
Baby Bison Takes on Wolf and Wins
After being swept away from his herd while crossing the Lamar River in Yellowstone National Park, a bison calf defies all odds in order to survive.
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