American bison, commonly known as buffalo, once thundered across the prairies of North America — until 1889, when they were ...

A new book traces the environmental collapse of a crucial ecosystem and how its return could fight climate change.

A study of the genetic basis of plague immunity in prairie dogs has broad implications for conservation. From white-nose ...

How America’s prairie was nearly destroyed — and why it should be restored A new book traces the environmental collapse of a crucial ecosystem and how its return could fight climate change.

Once rivaling Africa's Serengeti in species abundance and diversity, North America's Central Grasslands supported a rich ecosystem comprised of millions of bison, pronghorn, elk, wolves, grizzly ...

Their new book, Sea of Grass, The Conquest, Ruin and Redemption of Nature on the American Prairie, comes out May 27th. Download transcript (PDF) Transcription services provided by 3Play Media .

The North American prairie is home to bison, elk, wolves and bald eagles – and it's disappearing at a rapid rate. In their new book Sea of Grass, writers Dave Hage and Josephine Marcotty ...

The largest portion of tallgrass prairie in the world is in danger. Celia Llopis-Jepsen of the Kansas News Service explains why the Flint Hills of Kansas is being overrun by trees and how it’s ...

An aerial view shows shallow lakes and ponds in part of North America's vast Prairie Pothole Region. Cox Enterprises recently donated $100 million to Ducks Unlimited to support conservation in the ...

Researchers have identified priority areas for conserving the black-tailed prairie dog in the United States. Protecting these regions will also benefit North America's Central Grasslands and the ...

The American prairie was so vast, so alien, it shattered comprehension. Newcomers to the seemingly endless grasslands that once spanned approximately a quarter of North America often hit a psychic ...

Why are trees and shrubs invading what's left of North America's prairies? Play 05:47 Close ×. Copy ... The largest portion of tallgrass prairie in the world is in danger.