Project Report
| Jul 7, 2020
We welcome 35 new members into the herd!
By Francisco Ehrenberg | Special Projects and Innovation Officer
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Happy bison!
Dear friends,
Each spring, a new generation of bison is born. This year, we are happy to announce that we welcomed 35 new members into our conservation herd. The calves will stay close to their mothers and older siblings and form small family units within the herd. Males will stay in the group until age five, when they will venture away alone or with other males, only to return during mating season.
Bison are a fundamental component of the ecological integrity of native grasslands. We are working to increase the area were our bison currently roam to continue with the restoration of these lands.
Your support is paramount for the continuation of our work. Thank you for joining us on this journey, and please consider renewing your contribution to the project.
Sincerely,
Francisco Ehrenberg
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Mar 6, 2020
March update
By Francisco Ehrenberg | Special Projects and Innovation Officer
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Moving bison around is hard work!
Dear friends,
Last November, with your support and in collaboration with partners from the private sector and the Mexican government, we created the second bison conservation herd in the country. Consisting of 19 individuals relocated to a private reserve in the state of Coahuila from our own conservation ranch in the state of Chihuahua, the new herd represents a significant step towards the conservation of bison and native grasslands across northern Mexico.
In the coming months, we will work with several academic partners to complete the genetic characterization of our original herd. This new information will allow us to make better management decisions for the benefit of the species.
Please consider renewing your support for this project, every one of your donations is critical to our conservation efforts.
Sincerely,
Francisco Ehrenberg
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Inspecting its surroundings.
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The herd enjoying its new home!
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Nov 27, 2019
November update
By Francisco Ehrenberg | Special Projects and Innovation Officer
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2019 bison roundup
Dear friends,
The annual roundup of our bison herd started on November 6 and lasted for almost one week. Our team of experts successfully provided veterinary checkups to 216 animals. This was a truly collaborative event, with over 25 local community members participating in the evaluation of the herd´s health.
In the coming days, together with partners from the private sector, we will create the second bison conservation herd in the country—19 bison from the original herd will be relocated to a private conservation reserve in the state of Coahuila. More info on this effort to bring the American bison back to its former distribution coming soon!
In other news, on November 16 our golden eagle conservation team participated in the 7th Native Corn Fair that took place in the Sierra Gorda of Guanajuato Biosphere Reserve. This was a great opportunity for our team to display our biological monitoring efforts in the region among the local communities.
Please consider renewing your support for this project, every one of your donations is critical to our conservation efforts.
Sincerely,
Francisco Ehrenberg
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Local team getting ready for the roundup
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Golden eagle photos in the 7th Native Corn Fair.
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