Mexico reintroduced 47 bison in 2025 after more than 100 years: Just months later, the ecosystem is restoring itself

American bison had been hunted to extinction in Mexico; 160 years later the country introduced 47 bison in 2025 and the ecosystem is slowly restoring itself

After an absence of 160 years, American bison have made a remarkable comeback to Coahuila, Mexico. These majestic animals have become vital ecosystem engineers, actively rejuvenating worn-out landscapes. Their presence enhances soil quality and promotes water absorption in the dry terrain. Additionally, this return facilitates the resurgence of native predators and other wildlife, reflecting a wider initiative aimed at restoring vital species th…

Mexico reintroduced 47 bison in 2025 after more than 100 years: Just months later, the ecosystem is restoring itself

In a nature reserve in northern Mexico, bison have returned to “reactivate the dynamics and the health of an ecosystem”.

American bison had been hunted to extinction in Mexico; 160 years later the country introduced 47 bison in 2025 and the ecosystem is slowly restoring itself - THE LOCAL REPORT ARTICLES

After being absent from the grounds for approximately 160 years, the American bison has made a grand comeback to the landscapes of Coahuila, Mexico. According to a report by AS, the reintroduction of dozens of bison in part of the Chihuahuan Desert is positively impacting the surrounding ecosystem in numerous ways, said the body that […] The post American bison had been hunted to extinction in Mexico; 160 years later the country introduced 47 bi…