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Rounding Up Bison to Maintain a ‘Living Ark’ in Oklahoma’s Tallgrass Prairie

Bison on the Tallgrass Prairie Reserve in northeastern Oklahoma live a quiet life. Most come into contact with humans just once a year. November is a noisy time when fur flies, calves whine and hooves stomp. The chaotic scene is critical to keeping the herd healthy.


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