Dein Suchergebnis zum Thema: Bison

Once believed extinct, the black-footed ferret is one of North America’s most endangered mammals, with fewer than 300 individuals living in the wild today. Thanks to reintroduction efforts, small populations now exist across parts of western North America.  However, their survival depends on one key species: prairie dogs.
Partnering With Native American Communities for a Shared Future Restoring the Plains Bison

Ellen is a community ecologist with expertise in entomology. Her research focuses on plants, insects, and species interactions, the glue that holds ecosystems together. In rangeland systems, she studies the effects of mammal communities, grazing regimes, and management on ecological communities. Ellen also researches responses to alternations to biogeochemcial cycles, a hallmark of the Anthropocene.
the Role of Invertebrates in Nutrient Cycling Image: Restoring the Plains Bison

As an ecologist for the Great Plains Science Program, Olivia plays a central role in a community-driven approach to protect and preserve natural resources in specific geographic areas. This position highlights the importance of local communities in safeguarding ecosystems and biodiversity. By fostering partnerships and local involvement, this role ensures effective conservation efforts that enhance both the quality of life and cultural significance of these regions. Her aim is to find a balance between ecological integrity and the well-being of local communities.
Native American Communities for a Shared Future Image: Restoring the Plains Bison

Smithsonian graduate fellow Johnny Stutzman shares how mentors can mold a scientific career in our latest Focus on the Future.
January 31, 2022 Landmark Bison Restoration Study A study published in Frontiers

Find out how Smithsonian researchers are using camera traps to study bobcats on the Northern Great Plains.
picture the iconic animals of North America’s grasslands, many may come to mind; bison

Landscape ecologist Hila Shamon lives and works in Montana, where she studies the prairie and its wildlife. Over the last year and a half, she has been working with Fort Belknap Indian Reservation and other collaborators to develop a swift fox reintroduction program.
In previous articles, I focused on bison reintroduction and the research behind it

Smithsonian scientists discuss the impact of the first federal law designed to save endangered and imperiled animals from extinction.
Act in 1973, hundreds of animal species like the bald eagle, American alligator, bison

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute began as the dream of William Temple Hornaday.
1886, he was shocked and troubled by what he didn’t find—large herds of American bison

What does the world outside the cheetah cubs’ den look like? Keeper Amber Dedrick offers a look at the world beyond the webcam’s view. 
March 20, 2025 Why I’m Tracking Bison Herds Smithsonian ecologist Claire

Camera traps are a valuable tool for wildlife researchers. Can you identify the animals from photos taken in Asia’s mountain forests?
March 20, 2025 Why I’m Tracking Bison Herds Smithsonian ecologist Claire