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American Burying Beetle Surges 17% in Nebraska Revival

1/2/2025

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The American burying beetle is making a remarkable comeback in southwestern Nebraska's Loess Canyons, with a 17% population surge since 2007. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of over 100 landowners, habitat restoration and controlled burns have cleared invasive cedar trees, revitalizing grasslands and boosting food sources for these resilient beetles. This is a true triumph for conservation!

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The American burying beetle is making a remarkable comeback in southwestern Nebraska's Loess Canyons, with a 17% population surge since 2007. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of over 100 landowners, habitat restoration and controlled burns have cleared invasive cedar trees, revitalizing grasslands and boosting food sources for these resilient beetles. This is a true triumph for conservation!