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Why Aren’t American Bison On The Endangered Species List?

Asked by a student in Mrs. Campbell’s class at Sunnyside Elementary Answered by Stephany Seay, Media Coordinator, Buffalo Field Campaign & Ross Martin, Summer Volunteer Coordinator Excellent question. The answer in a nutshell is: politics. Once teeming 70 million strong over most of North America, wild American bison today number fewer than 4,700 individuals. They…

February 12, 2021 in Animals, Biology, Questions.

What’s the difference between a wild turkey and a domestic turkey?

Asked by Mrs. Palmer’s Class at Wapello Elementary School Answered by Gregg LosinskiRetired IDFG Conservation EducatorEducation & Communications Specialist for ESER Because turkeys are a large, fast-growing bird they have always been a popular food source for humans. Given the fact that turkeys can lay easily over a dozen eggs at a time, in good…

November 30, 2020 in Questions.

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