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Missouri

Why Bison?

In this video series, Randy Arndt discusses the Conservancy's bison reintroduction in Missouri

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Grand River Grasslands Site Manager Randy Arndt amidst the results of restoration seeding at Dunn Ranch © Hilary Haley

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The Conservancy's Dunn Ranch preserve, located in the heart of the Grand River Grasslands in northwest Missouri, has started one of the most exciting phases of prairie restoration: the reintroduction of bison onto the landscape. In this video series, site manager Randy Arndt explains why bison are essential to a healthy prairie ecosystem.

Bison in Winter © Noppadol Paothong/MDC

Bison Play an Important Role on the North American Prairie

Foxglove Beardtongue Blooms at Dunn Ranch © Hilary Haley

Bison Keep Prairies Healthy and Thriving

Bison Corral at Dunn Ranch © Randy Arndt/TNC

The Bison Reintroduction Will Benefit the Local Economy

Prairie Chickens at Dunn Ranch © Dave Bryan/Timeless Images

Bison Benefit Grassland Birds

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