Ken Burns Documentary, “The American Buffalo”
Ken Burns Documentary, “The American Buffalo” These bison at the Bronx Zoo in 1911 were held in reserve as a source for reintroducing bison into… Read More »Ken Burns Documentary, “The American Buffalo”
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Against Our Better Nature
A discussion of the current state of wildlife conservation issues and new research on wildlife.
A Letter to an Old Friend: Dear Gray Wolf
A Letter to an Old Friend: Dear Gray Wolf The gaze of a wilderness spirit. Photo by Christel Sagniez, from Pixabay. Dear Gray Wolf, … Read More »A Letter to an Old Friend: Dear Gray Wolf
When Bison (and other wildlife) Attack: The Question of Animal Etiquette
When Bison (and other wildlife) Attack: The Question of Animal Etiquette Wandering within or near a bison herd requires caution, as these massive animals can… Read More »When Bison (and other wildlife) Attack: The Question of Animal Etiquette
Which Came First? The Egg? The Chicken? The Dinosaur? The Snake in the Grass?
Which Came First? The Egg? The Chicken? The Dinosaur? The Snake in the grass? Birds eggs, left to right: rhea, emu, ostrich. As long as… Read More »Which Came First? The Egg? The Chicken? The Dinosaur? The Snake in the Grass?
Feeding Wild Animals Part 3 Signs of the Times: Do Not Feed the Animals
Feeding Wild Animals Part 3 Signs of the Times: Do Not Feed the Animals Aldo Leopold, one of the great thinkers of conservation strategy, wrote… Read More »Feeding Wild Animals Part 3 Signs of the Times: Do Not Feed the Animals
FEEDING WILD ANIMALS, PART 1. MAKING FRIENDS OF FEATHERED AND FURRED
FEEDING WILD ANIMALS, PART 1. MAKING FRIENDS OF FEATHERED AND FURRED It started with crows. I am partial to crows, intelligent birds that shape tools… Read More »FEEDING WILD ANIMALS, PART 1. MAKING FRIENDS OF FEATHERED AND FURRED
Ten Moments in Bison History on National Bison Day November 6
The bison, our national mammal, is given a special day of recognition every year—the first Saturday in November is National Bison Day. Below are ten… Read More »Ten Moments in Bison History on National Bison Day November 6