Articles for tag: animal migration, biodiversity, conservation success, endangered species rebound, grassland ecosystems, habitat restoration, New Mexico wildlife, North American wildlife, pronghorn recovery, wildlife conservation

New Mexico Pronghorns Surging

New Mexico Pronghorns Surging

Gargi Chakravorty

New Mexico’s pronghorn population has become one of the most remarkable wildlife conservation success stories in the American Southwest. Picture this: from fewer than 1,700 animals roaming the state’s vast grasslands in 1916 to an estimated 45,000 to 50,000 pronghorn today. This incredible recovery didn’t happen overnight – it’s the result of decades of careful ...

Could Bears Expand Their Range?

Could Bears Expand Their Range?

Andrew Alpin

Picture this: a grizzly bear wandering through territory it’s never called home before. This isn’t some fairy tale scenario anymore. Across North America, bears are steadily pushing into new territories, driven by forces beyond their control and beyond what most people realize. Climate change has become the invisible hand guiding these massive creatures into landscapes ...