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A new book traces how the American prairie was nearly destroyed and why its return is so necessary for our future.

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New research suggests long-billed curlews keep an ear out for warnings from prairie dogs in order to hide from predators and protect their nests ...

Increasing black bear populations mean that bears can be found in human-developed landscapes. Here's what to do to keep yourself safe.

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