Conservation biologist Joe Roman explains how some disturbance is actually good for ecosystems.

[jayknfriends]

The bison migration through Texas used to keep the cedars down. I have had conversations with old ranchers who themselves had conversations with old ranchers when they were young. And an observation that happened within 20 years of the end of the bison was the cedars taking over creating impassable terrain across huge swaths of land. Mature cedars in Texas used to have space between them. Not a twisted mess of cedar undergrowth that only a rabbit can run through.

[jeffreyplum]

As a child of farmer born parents, I can tell you the grazing and manure from herds like the bison was massive. I know this from cows. Bison may have grazed and supported different plants from domestic animals. I have heard of their wallows, where they took dust baths. So many animals making wallows over such a wide range means tons of dirt moved and soil exposed to rain and snow melt. We are not talking about mere centuries either, but far longer.

[timmoore]

Nature's balance. Wolves (and humans) kept the bison moving, which made sure one area was not overgrased.

[wclarknewton]

Had the ecosystem at that point adjusted to the loss of the ice age animals? There were also missing wooly mammoths and wooly rhinos and lions.

[Robin-pese]

Seen peaky blinders? What's the difference between a buffalo and a bison?


You can't wash your hands in a buffalo

[U.S.Citizen...]

Imagine what that did for the genetic gene pool...

[wolventiger]

"PROFITS" destroyed the lands 😢❤

[timothyt]

Buffalo bison oh their political woke too😂😂😂😂