Once numbering in the tens of millions across North America, American bison were hunted to near extinction by the late 1800s, with fewer than 1,000 individuals remaining. Today, thanks to conservation ...

The Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge in Iowa represents a different approach to bison restoration—reintroducing the animals to reconstructed prairie rather than remnant natural habitat.

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PRAIRIE CITY, IA — The Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge announced Thursday their visitor center, also known as the Prairie Learning Center, is expected to be closed for an extended time as a ...

Officials have temporarily closed facilities at the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge after severe storms caused facilities earlier this week.

Tuesday's storms dropped golf ball-sized hail on the Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge Learning Center, forcing it to close.Refuge manager Scott Gilje says water poured into the building from the holes ...

PRAIRIE CITY, Iowa — Public facilities at the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge are closed until further notice due to "severe storm damage," the site announced. All public programs are canceled as ...