Population cycles explain white-lipped peccary’s ups and downs, study shows

Population cycles explain white-lipped peccary’s ups and downs, study shows

Scientists say they have solved the mystery behind the periodic disappearance and reappearance of the white-lipped peccary (Tayassu pecari) across huge areas of central and South America. A new study suggests that white-lipped peccary populations become so big that they over-shoot their resources, which weakens the animals and makes them more vulnerable to disease and […]

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Bison Can Lose 200 Pounds During Mating Season, and Other Facts About Our National Mammal

Bison Can Lose 200 Pounds During Mating Season, and Other Facts About Our National Mammal

The American bison, the national mammal of the United States, inspires awe with its sturdy profile, recovery story, and historical significance. Unfortunately, they often end up in the news because people don’t behave safely around them, but when you’re enjoying them from a reasonable distance, here are some fun facts to ponder. Centuries ago, American […]

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The case for reintroduction of the wolf and other species should not be based on the promise of an ecological nirvana

The case for reintroduction of the wolf and other species should not be based on the promise of an ecological nirvana

In 1995, eight wolves were released in Yellowstone National Park from a white truck that had traveled 700 miles from Alberta, Canada. They were the first people to live in the park for 70 years, and the return of the most legendary predator to the most well-known national park in the world sparked research that […]

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