Restoring the Herd: A Collaboration by Tanka Fund, Dept. of Natural Resources, & Minnesota Zoo

In this compelling episode of Tanka Impact, we sit down with Mary Mallinger, a conservation biologist at the Minnesota Zoo who played a key role in a groundbreaking partnership among the Tanka Fund, the Department of National Resources, and the Minnesota Zoo. Together, they orchestrated the release of Buffalo back onto Native lands—a monumental step toward restoring these majestic animals to their ancestral homes. Join us as Mary shares the inside story of this collaborative effort. We'll delve into how these organizations came together, the challenges they faced in coordinating such a significant project, and the profound impact this Buffalo release has on Native communities and the environment. Mary's extensive background in conservation biology and community outreach uniquely positions her to provide deep insights into the ecological and cultu ...