Tag: American West

October 5, 2021

Researchers push for a national program to help people coexist with predators

Predators frequently kill livestock in public grazing lands in the western United States. While localized programs have addressed some of these issues, including programs to compensate ranchers for livestock killed...

August 12, 2021

Popular video game teaches players about wildlife

To learn about wildlife, some people don’t even have to leave their homes—they can just play the popular video game “Red Dead Redemption 2.” Researchers found that the game, which...

August 2, 2018

Drought pushes feral horses to the brink

Drought conditions in the American West are causing problems for feral horses (Equus ferus), requiring intense management measures. For the first time, volunteers are bringing thousands of gallons of water...