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Conserving Wild Bison: Finding Space For An American Icon

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February 15, 2015

There's a success story to be told about bison at Yellowstone National Park. Though there's controversy over how the population is managed, there was a time when it was feared these iconic animals would be lost. 

In this short video Rick Wallen, lead biologist for Yellowstone's bison program, explains the challenges and successes of managing wild bison in the 21st century. 

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