Conservation Key to the Kingdom
Conservation Key to the Kingdom
Since its premiere in 1963, "Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom" has served as a platform for conservation education for millions of Americans. Current host Peter Gros recently visited the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge in Des Moines, Iowa, to promote its work to maintain genetic diversity in a herd of bison that call the refuge home. The bison play an important role in the prairie ecosystem because their grazing and movements help pollinate the grasses and create habitat for smaller wildlife. It’s a true conservation success story.
Meet JB the Beaver
Justin Beaver, aka JB, was found orphaned as a baby. He was taken in by Second Chances Wildlife Center in Louisville, Kentucky, where he served as a species ambassador. See what happens when Peter Gros, host of “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom” meets JB on “Saving the Wild,” a digital series on The Dodo.
Animal Spotlight
National Bison Day - Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom
Conservation in Action: Bison - Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom
Conservation in Action: Prairie - Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom
Where the Buffalo Roam - Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom
Helping You Protect Your Kingdom
Since 1909, we’ve offered insurance solutions to help people protect what matters most. And you know what’s really wild? We’re as excited about it now as we were a century ago, because protecting both the animal kingdom and the kingdom our customers call home is what we do.
Free Wild Kingdom Digital Calendar
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Is it a Bison or a Buffalo?
Many people use the terms bison and buffalo interchangeably, when in fact the two animals have distinct physical differences:
Humps: Bison have a hump at their shoulders, but buffalo do notHorns: Bison horns are sharp and short, while buffalo horns are large and have arcsBeard: Bison have beards, buffalo do not
