About This Blog How can history impact a species’ future? Bison were nearly driven extinct in the late 1800s by overhunting and ranching. Today, scientists at Theodore Roosevelt National Park and across the continent are studying bison DNA to discover how that chapter of history changed their gene pool — and bison themselves — forever.
Preliminary Results of Bison Genetic Research
April 25, 2018
How do you get from an ancient bison tooth to a new understanding of how humans have impacted the bison gene pool? Find out! Spend a Day in the Field!
August 29, 2017
<iframe width="950" height="534" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OGOaklIv3Ck" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen ></iframe> How is a Bison Like a Pair of Socks?
August 29, 2017
Scientists have found that bison living in warmer climates can weigh hundreds of pounds less than bison in cooler climates. What's behind this pattern? And what does this mean for the future of our bison? Since 1900, temperatures have risen 2.5°F on the Northern Great Plains and are likely to continue to rise... A Bison Travelogue
August 24, 2017
The bison of Theodore Roosevelt National Park aren't native to this area. A bit of digging reveals that the TRNP herd is descended from wild bison captured all over the plains from Texas to Saskatchewan, just before their disappearance from the wild. This brief history reveals not only their diverse origins, but also the very human stories that shaped the survival of a species... A Bottle Full of Bison
August 24, 2017
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