Nachusa Grasslands is famous for its bison, the large furry mammal that almost went extinct in the 1800s. In 2014, 30 bison were brought to the site, and in 2015, the first wild calf in over 200 ...

Grasslands are also home to hundreds of other types of plants and animals. By saving grasslands, some conservationists hope to save a host of less flashy species that depend on the habitat. For ...