Smithsonian Magazine

The Bison Is America’s National Mammal. Here’s How Indigenous Tribes and Conservationists Aided Its Return to the Prairies After Near Extinction

The past, present and future of the giant bovine are front and center in a new exhibition as the country approaches its 250th birthday ...

New Smithsonian exhibit traces bison’s rise, near extinction and comeback

A new Smithsonian exhibit explores the bison’s role in American history, from widespread herds and near extinction to ...
IFLScience

North America's Largest Mammal Once Numbered 60 Million – Then Humans Nearly Drove It To Extinction

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...
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From near-extinction to state symbol: What saved Oklahoma’s bison?

Oklahoma did not choose the American buffalo as its state mammal simply because it looked good on souvenirs and roadside signs. In 1972, state lawmakers chose the bison for this role because it tied ...
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)Opinion

After a decade as the national mammal, America’s bison still need help from Congress

Bison are vital to ecosystems and Tribal food security. Congress can help restore them by passing the Indian Buffalo ...
Time

Unfettered Capitalism Nearly Wiped Out America’s Wild Animals Once. It Just May Again

A bison bull grazes in the fog in Yellowstone National Park. Contributor Here is an inconvenient truth: our forebears used the unrestrained free market to effect a staggering destruction of ...
East Bay Times

Here’s a look at American bison one of the greatest conservation stories

With Indigenous Peoples’ Day Monday, October 13, we look at the herds of bison many tribes relied on that were nearly wiped out. Today, Department of Labor lands currently support 17 bison herds in 12 ...