Peter Eyheralde , who recently received his Ph.D.
from ISU's Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, was the
guest speaker for
last Thursday night's Interpretive Program.
Photos:
#1 (above):
Pete discussed his research which dealt with the role the Bison played
in seed dispersal within a prairie. The two main venues for dispersal
is through the digestive system and hanging onto the fur coat. He
mentioned that he had processed many Bison poop samples.
#2 (below):
Pete spoke of prairie restoration and of prairie plants, both native
and non-native.He led the group to an area in the north part of the Park
that had been restored (to an extent).
#3 (bottom): Pete brought some specimens of mammals that can be found utilizing prairie habitats.
8/22/15 (Wolf. Oesterreich)
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