World Wildlife Day 2025 is a reminder that all wildlife matters. American Bison are a success story, but every species we save today will matter tomorrow.
American Bison on the Tallgrass Prairie – Canon R7, handheld, f10, 1/500, ISO 1600, +0.3 EV, Canon EF 100-400mm II at 400mm, natural light
Today is World Wildlife Day, a day set to recognize the value of wildlife—something that can’t be measured in numbers or dollars. This year’s theme focuses on the incalculable worth of wildlife, and if there’s one animal that proves the point in North America, it’s the American Bison.
Once nearly wiped out, American Bison have made an incredible comeback thanks to conservation efforts. Seeing one, or a large herd, cross a gravel road at Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve in Oklahoma isn’t just a great photo opportunity—it’s proof that species on the brink can recover if given the chance. It’s a reminder of what’s possible when people step up.
Even the “Loose Bison” signs at the preserve tells a story. Not long ago, there weren’t many American Bison left to be “loose” anywhere. Now, they roam in places where they belong. That’s a win, but it shouldn’t stop with them.
Every species has a role, whether we recognize that or not. The wildlife we save today—no matter how big, small, or overlooked—will be critical in ways we don’t yet understand.
Let’s make sure future generations inherit a world where American Bison still roam, birds still sing, and ecosystems still function the way they’re supposed to.
World Wildlife Day isn’t just about celebrating the successes. It’s about making sure we have more of them.
Life is good.
Mia
Click here to see more of my American Bison photos plus facts and information about this species.
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