While bison were not introduced by humans to North America, their rapid spread and diversification arehallmarks of an invasive species— and part of what make bison’s role in the Great Plains ecosystem so significant. “Bison arrived in North America and quickly came to dominate a grazing ecosy...
The Caribbean monk seal (Monachus Tropcalis), also known as the West Indian monk seal, was a species of seal native to the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico. Known for their docile nature, these seals were hunted mercilessly in the 18th and 19th century for their products. At the same ti...