Cows on the Planet

Should cattle be replaced with native species such as bison?”

Episode Summary

Join Chris Helzer, Science Director of the Nature Conservancy of Nebraska as he compares the impacts of grazing cattle or bison on prairie ecosystems.

Episode Notes

Citations

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