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Ted Turner gets OK for Yellowstone bison on ranch (AP)

Ted Turner gets OK for Yellowstone bison on ranch

Biology / Ecology

created Dec 03, 2009 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(AP) -- The head of Montana's wildlife agency has given preliminary approval to a plan calling for 74 bison from Yellowstone National Park to go to billionaire Ted Turner's private ranch.


Ancient bison genetic treasure trove for farmers

Ancient bison genetic treasure trove for farmers

Biology / Biotechnology

created Oct 20, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Genetic information from an extinct species of bison preserved in permafrost for thousands of years could help improve modern agricultural livestock and breeding programs, according to University ...


A bison walks in the Bialowieza National Park

Europe's bison: prehistoric survivor with Achilles' heel

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created Feb 26, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 2

As if straight out of prehistory, dozens of bison emerge timidly from the dark trunks of a primeval forest, their imposing bulk masking their vulnerability.


Study of disease risk suggests ways to avoid slaughter of Yellowstone bison

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created Jan 12, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Last winter, government agencies killed one third of Yellowstone National Park's bison herd due to concerns about the possible spread of a livestock disease to cattle that graze in areas around the park. Such drastic measures ...


New national survey says public reveres bison

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created Nov 18, 2008 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Americans are woefully out of touch with the fact that the American bison, or buffalo, is in trouble as a wild, iconic species, but they do love them as an important symbol of their country—and as an entrée on the dinner ...