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The rise and fall and rise of the buffalo

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Stephen Carr Hampton

The story of the American buffalo (Bison bison; formally known as American bison) is steeped in legend, mythology, and controversy. Recent research has shed light on the full history, affirming portions of most stories. The first rise: evolution with Native … Continue reading →

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Not always but mostly: Native Americans living in harmony with nature

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Stephen Carr Hampton

It’s often said that Native Americans have always lived in harmony with nature, understanding how to live sustainably with Mother Earth. This is partially a myth, but one that we embrace, because it is very much our goal today to … Continue reading →

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Yurok set to restore condors in California

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Stephen Carr Hampton

A great example (and there are many) of a tribe restoring our natural world. California Condors Could Soon Soar Above the Redwoods Again Thanks to One Local Tribe For more than a decade the Yurok Tribe has been pushing to … Continue reading →

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A Dead Hawk-Owl, Native Americans, and Bird Conservation

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Stephen Carr Hampton

On December 30, 2015, Dan Waggoner, a bird-watcher, discovered a Northern Hawk-Owl near Brewster, Washington, on the Colville Reservation.  A charismatic bird, and very rare south of Canada, the news spread on social media, resulting in a steady flow of … Continue reading →

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