Nature Break: Lesser Prairie Chicken

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The Lesser Prairie-Chicken is an imperiled Southwestern Prairie Grouse facing increasing threats to its population and habitat. https://defenders.org/wildlife/lesser-prairie-chicken

Defenders Of Wildlife works on the ground, in the courts, and on Capitol Hill to protect and restore imperiled wildlife and habitats across North America.

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Yoho National Park: Where Glaciers Sculpt Wonders And Ancient Seas Echo

Nestled high in the Canadian Rockies, Yoho National Park is a breathtaking tapestry of towering peaks, emerald lakes, and cascading waterfalls. Often overshadowed by its famous neighbors like Banff and Jasper, Yoho offers a quieter, more intimate encounter with the rugged beauty of the Canadian wilderness. This hidden gem, whose name means “awe” or “wonder” in the Cree language, truly lives up to its moniker.

A Landscape Forged By Ice And Time:

Yoho National Park’s landscape is a testament to the power of glaciers. Over the millennia, these colossal rivers of ice carved out deep valleys, sharp U-shaped gorges, and … Continue

Defenders Defines: Cultural Herd

This YouTube video was produced by Defenders Of Wildlife.

When we talk about Bison, we often mention “cultural herds,” but what is a cultural herd? While much like conservation herds where herds are protected for their ecological benefits, cultural herds mean even more especially to our tribal partners. Learn more about Bison at https://defenders.org/wildlife/bison

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So a cultural Bison herd is similar to a conservation herd. Bison evolved with the prairie, the prairie evolved with Bison. We had about 100 plus years where we didn’t have Bison performing their ecological functions
on the prairie. So Department of Interior sort … Continue