Yellowstone Bison: A Single, Interbreeding Population After a Century of Conservation
2025-03-05
New research reveals that Yellowstone National Park's bison, once thought to be two distinct herds, now form a single, large, interbreeding population. The study, conducted by researchers at Texas A&M University, utilized genetic analysis to overturn previous understanding. This finding has significant implications for the long-term conservation and management of Yellowstone's iconic bison and highlights the success of American bison conservation efforts, informing future management strategies.
(phys.org)