The bison of Yellowstone National Park
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In addition to the northern range, bison may also be an important influence in the Lamar River headwaters where for decades they have gathered in summer breeding herds.
“In addition to the northern range, bison may also be an important influence in the Lamar River headwaters (e.g., Mirror Plateau) where for decades they have gathered in summer breeding herds (Gates et al., 2005; Meagher, 1973; Taper et al., 2000).”
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Bison numbers inside the park were likely relatively low in prehistoric and presettlement times, although herds were common in the lower‐elevation valleys outside the park.
“Bison numbers inside the park were likely relatively low in prehistoric and presettlement times, based on paleological and historical evidence, although herds were common in the lower‐elevation valleys outside the park (Beschta & Ripple, 2019; Keigley, 2019; Meagher, 1973; Mosley & Mundinger, 2018; Schullery & Whittlesey, 2006).”
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“These fi ndings were consistent with earlier observations by Meagher (1973) indicating that bison had damaged the bark of nearly every pine tree around Hayden Valley.”
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