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 Bresnan
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s dedicated staff are at the forefront of shaping the world’s understanding of animals and their habitats. Wildlife conservation is their passion. And, they are women.
technology to collect data, Shamon tracks how two keystone grassland species — American bison
The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute plays a leading role in the Smithsonian’s global efforts to save wildlife species from extinction and train future generations of conservationists.
Bring Together Prairie Dogs and Grassland Birds March 20, 2025 Why I’m Tracking Bison
In this week’s #cubdate, we take you behind the scenes at a cub weighing!
March 20, 2025 Why I’m Tracking Bison Herds Smithsonian ecologist Claire Bresnan
North America’s only native ferret species, black-footed ferrets were once thought to be extinct in the wild. Thanks to breeding and reintroduction programs, they have made a remarkable recovery.
Bison ranching is gaining popularity, because bison meat is much leaner and healthier
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
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
A brief #cubdate on cheetah Echo and her four newborn cubs. Watch them live on the Cheetah Cub Cam.
March 20, 2025 Why I’m Tracking Bison Herds Smithsonian ecologist Claire Bresnan
Conservation ecologist Andy Boyce lives on the American Prairie Reserve in Phillips County, Montana. It’s rugged, it’s wild and it’s one of the only places left on Earth where scientists have the chance to preserve a complete prairie ecosystem.
Image: American bison Black-footed ferret Continue Exploring June 12, 2025
An egg-citing new finding from the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute could help bolster the success of assisted reproduction for some of the most endangered species—with implications for human reproduction, too.
March 20, 2025 Why I’m Tracking Bison Herds Smithsonian ecologist Claire Bresnan
