Mexico’s desert ecosystem is healing months after bison reintroduction
After being absent for 200 years, bison have been reintroduced to the Chihuahuan Desert in Mexico and are already having a positive impact on the ecosystem. The return of these animals is helping to control grass growth, reduce soil compaction, and decrease fire risk. Wildlife that depends on the effects of bison grazing is also beginning to recover.
Why it's good news: It shows how introducing a native species can have a significant positive impact on an ecosystem in a relatively short period of time.
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