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How Bison Reintroduction Increases Grassland Diversity
I have had several close encounters with bison while on vacations in Yellowstone and Grand Canyon National Parks and on Catalina Island. I’m glad to say that I maintained an appropriate distance and thoroughly enjoyed studying the creatures in their habitat. Researchers have also been studying these massive herbivores in recent years and their efforts […]