Reintroducing bison to grasslands increases plant diversity, drought resilience, K-State study finds

MANHATTAN, Kan. — A Kansas State University-led study has found that reintroducing bison — a formerly dominant grazer — doubles plant diversity in a tallgrass prairie. The research involves more than 30 years of data…

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