Over the last 10 years the estimated number of free-roaming European bison has increased from 2579 to 7000 individuals, with the largest herds found in Belarus and Poland.

Mar 3, 2025 · WWF’s 2024 Living Planet Report shows that the number of European Bison, a species many Americans may be unfamiliar with, has increased from 54 to 6,800 in the wild across 10 …

Researchers ran 55,000 different simulations to explore how climate, hunting by humans, and land use change affected bison population and distribution across Europe.

By identifying areas where the European bison would be distributed today if hunting and land use change had not occurred, conservationists can pinpoint the most suitable regions for reintroduction. …

Although the European bison is no longer classified as a vulnerable species, it remains endangered and wild populations still urgently require conservation, according to the IUCN. The population of bison …

Jul 2, 2024 · The 100 who were brought to the Tarcu mountains have grown to more than 170 — one of the biggest free-roaming bison populations on the European continent. The landscape can …

May 7, 2024 · Between 2014 and 2021, 170 bison were reintroduced to this mountainous region, once devoid of these majestic creatures for over 200 years. Experts believe these large herbivores could …

Following the translocation 99 European bison to the Southern Carpathians by Rewilding Europe and WWF Romania between 2014 and 2023, the current population of bison roaming free in the …

Today, thanks to these dedicated conservation initiatives, the population has rebounded to over 6,000 individuals, with several free-ranging herds successfully reestablished in their natural habitats across …

Dec 27, 2023 · In a study published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences, scientists used fossil evidence, ancient DNA and modeling to determine what caused the European …