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How free-ranging bison are reshaping Yellowstone's grasslands

A new study finds free roaming bison in Yellowstone National Park are reshaping the ecosystem. They have had a positive effect on grasses and soil, but some changes may not be for the better.

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Nathan Rott is a correspondent on NPR's National Desk, where he focuses on environment issues and the American West.
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