Boundless Science 2: Wildlife-Friendly Meat: How This Production System Preserves Biodiversity

Florida’s population is growing faster than the rest of the country. Consequently, the US is losing many of its important habitats for wildlife. However, a solution may come from the livestock sector; with something called rangeland systems. This system enable ranches to sustainably raise cattle using Florida’s native vegetation, allowing these places to be profitable while maintaining -sometimes increasing- biodiversity in the region. UFAEC graduate student Cesar sat down with Dr. Hance Ellington, a wildlife scientist, to understand how they work, the benefits for society, and how people can support this type of production.

Dr. Hance Ellington is an Assistant Professor at the University of Florida, department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. He is a grazinglands wildlife specialist, and wildlife-human interaction expert. Follow his work @uf_rwel on Instagram.