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Yellowstone Bison Unite: Conservationists Warn of Genetic Risks

3/27/2025

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Yellowstone's bison herds have united into one breeding population, raising concerns about their genetic future, according to Texas A&M researchers. Conservationists advocate for relocating some bison to Montana's Missouri Breaks to preserve genetic diversity, warning that current management practices, including hunting, could further endanger these majestic creatures' health.

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Yellowstone's bison herds have united into one breeding population, raising concerns about their genetic future, according to Texas A&M researchers. Conservationists advocate for relocating some bison to Montana's Missouri Breaks to preserve genetic diversity, warning that current management practices, including hunting, could further endanger these majestic creatures' health.