Bison in Yellowstone manipulate environment to be springlike
Bison that make their home in Yellowstone National Park manipulate the environment through grazing and trampling the ground, causing the grasslands to get green faster and for longer periods of time, essentially creating their own springtime, according to findings published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. “They are not just moving to find the best food; they are creating the best food,” said Jerod Merkle, a study co-author. short article demonstrates the close relationship between a native animal and its environment (click on title above and then on “not right now” ).
