Stories and interviews featuring my research on past herbivores, rangeland ecology, and climate adaptation.
Moose have lived in Colorado for centuries - unpacking the evidence from history, archaeology and oral traditions
Taylor, W., Wendt, J., Miller, J. - The Conversation
New research challenges the idea that moose are newcomers to Colorado. This article explores the long-standing presence of moose in the southern Rockies and what it means for wildlife management today.
Ancient poop provides clues to Yellowstone's past
Peterson, C. (2024) - WyoFile
This feature story highlights our biomarker study using fecal steroids in lake sediments to reconstruct herbivore presence over 2,000 years in the Yellowstone Northern Range. It shows how molecular proxies can reveal ecological dynamics invisible to traditional paleo methods.
Big game hunting and possible grizzly delisting top priorities for wildlife officials, what you need to know about winter in Yellowstone, and starting controlled fires a possible key to saving imperiled ecosystems
Brown, S. (2023) - YPR News
This radio story connects land management decisions to long-term ecological change, featuring discussion of our findings on how bison and fire regimes have responded to climate shifts.
MSU study: Bison inhabited large portion of North America over past 20,000 years
Dore, H. (2022) - Bozeman Daily Chronicle
Our synthesis of fossil records shows broad-scale patterns of bison distribution across the continent since the Last Glacial Maximum, with implications for contemporary restoration efforts.