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Montana Governor's Lawsuit Threatens Wild Buffalo Recovery

1/16/2025

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Montana Governor Gianforte's lawsuit prioritizes livestock interests over the will of the people, who largely favor restoring wild buffalo. His flawed brucellosis claims ignore the disease's cattle origins, while his threats have skewed Yellowstone's bison management, lowering population goals despite public demand for more. Wild buffalo are crucial for ecology and face serious conservation challenges.

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Story summary

Montana Governor Gianforte's lawsuit prioritizes livestock interests over the will of the people, who largely favor restoring wild buffalo. His flawed brucellosis claims ignore the disease's cattle origins, while his threats have skewed Yellowstone's bison management, lowering population goals despite public demand for more. Wild buffalo are crucial for ecology and face serious conservation challenges.