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Ted Turner’s Cartoon-Inspired Foundation Backs Young Conservationists in 11 Countries

When Ted Turner died on 6 May 2026, aged 87, tributes focused largely on the media empire he built and his role in founding CNN. Another part of his legacy began with an environmental cartoon. Turner and his colleague Barbara Pyle developed the idea for Captain Planet and the Planeteers…

The Times of India · Oct 12

The 113,613-acre Montana landscape where Ted Turner’s wild conservation legacy lives on

Ted Turner purchased the Flying D Ranch in 1989, transforming it into a conservation-oriented property. The ranch is home to diverse wildlife, including bison, elk, and wolves, which thrive in various habitats. Rivers and streams on the property also support healthy fish populations while providing ecosystems for birds. Conservation easements…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

In 1987, Ted Turner bought a 22,000-acre Montana ranch; two years later, he spent $21 million on a 113,000-acre property to keep it undeveloped

Ted Turner, the founder of CNN and longtime conservationist, lived in a remarkable collection of expansive ranches and properties during his lifetime. Before his passing on May 6, 2026, at age 87, Turner spent his final years on one of his Montana ranches, where he enjoyed fishing.

The Economic Times · Oct 2

In 2021, Ted Turner gave nearly 80,000 acres of prairie to his ecoagriculture institute; it is now a living laboratory for bison and wetlands

McGinley Ranch is now a vast testing ground for conservation and sustainable land management. Approximately 4,000 American plains bison roam the ranch, aiding ecological studies. Researchers examine soil health, water systems, and biodiversity across the landscape. The institute integrates agricultural production and conservation for practical applications. This large-scale field laboratory…

The Times of India · Sep 3

CNN founder Ted Turner’s New Mexico ranch helped save North America’s rarest large tortoise, growing its population from 30 to about 800

For thousands of years, the Bolson tortoise had been missing from the grasslands of New Mexico. Then a private ranch offered the species something it had not had in generations: space to start again. What began with just 30 captive tortoises grew into a population of roughly 800 through a…

The Times of India · Sep 2

In 1996, CNN founder Ted Turner bought a reported 558,000-acre New Mexico ranch; conservation work expanded its bison herd and restored about 30 miles of streams

In 1996, Ted Turner took over Vermejo Park Ranch, sparking a transformative restoration journey. The management strategically wove conservation with sustainable land practices, implementing projects that rejuvenated the bison population and enhanced riparian zones. Efforts also included restoring native trout and rehabilitating wetlands, solidifying Vermejo Park Ranch as a prominent…

The Times of India · Sep 1

In 1985, CNN founder Ted Turner bought thousands of acres in Florida; the former plantation became a major private wildlife landscape

Ted Turner’s homes were never simply places to live. The CNN founder built a remarkable property portfolio that stretched across vast ranches, wildlife landscapes and historic plantations covering roughly 2 million acres. Among the most interesting was ‘Avalon,’ a former cotton plantation near Tallahassee, Florida, that Turner bought in 1985…

The Times of India · Aug 31

Bison restoration efforts and grazing rights hinge on one question: Are bison wildlife?

Bison are political animals. A federal decision to revoke grazing leases for bison on public lands on the rolling plains of eastern Montana is the latest manifestation of long-standing contention. The largest land animal in North America, bison are considered a “keystone” species, meaning they have high ecological and cultural…

The Conversation · Jun 4

In 1997, Ted Turner pledged $1 billion to the UN and changed how billionaires thought about giving

Ted Turner's massive one billion dollar donation to the United Nations revolutionised private giving. Instead of conventional projects, his gift built infrastructure for global problem-solving. This approach strengthened the UN's capacity for health, environment, and education initiatives. The long-term impact demonstrated how private wealth can be a powerful force for…

The Times of India · May 24

Mike Salisbury obituary

Wildlife television producer who worked on the BBC’s ‘Life’ series with David Attenborough and edited The Natural World

The Guardian - UK · May 20