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Study: Bison Herd Removes More Carbon Than World’s Largest CO2 Capture Plant

Study: Bison Herd Removes More Carbon Than World’s Largest CO2 Capture Plant

A herd of bison in Romania might actually be better for the planet than the world’s largest carbon capture facility , according to recent findings by scientists at the Yale School of the Environment.

Bison Return to Texas Indigenous Lands

Bison Return to Texas Indigenous Lands

“As discussed below, efforts are underway to restore bison to native lands in Texas, and elsewhere. NOTE: this article was originally published to TexasTribune.org on November 13, 2023. It was written by Alejandra Martinez. Indigenous ranchers in Texas are receiving help from nonprofits to rebuild bison herds in the

New Research Documents Domestic Cattle DNA In Modern Bison Herds

New Research Documents Domestic Cattle DNA In Modern Bison Herds

As reported below, Texas A&M says there is no such thing as genetically-pure North American bison, including Yellowstone Park’s. While good to know, this discovery shouldn’t change bison restoration efforts. There’s nothing new in genetic “drift”, because after 150-years of restoration releases using long distance

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The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation: an Analysis by PERC (Property and Environment Research Center)

The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation is the basis on which public wildlife and habitat is supposed to be managed in the United States. Central ideas are that science will govern decisions, and human use of our resources is a primary objective. Since the early 1970’s a body

Shooting Sportsman: The American Prairie Reserve

American Prairie Reserve

Shooting Sportsman: The American Prairie Reserve

A visionary conservation success is taking shape on the high plains surrounding the Missouri River in northeastern Montana. Texas could – and should – have its own version. NOTE: this article was originally published to ShootingSportsman.com and was written by Ed Carroll. The landscape-scale conservation goals of the American Prairie Reserve