Due to its vast size — stretching from Canada and Greenland in the north, to Mexico in the south — North America contains a ...

The plains bison (or buffalo) is America's National Mammal. When you think of this majestic species, several associations may come to mind: their long history with Native people and the animal's near ...

Hornaday, the first president of the Wildlife Conservation Society, saw how the animal was decimated and wrote, “The Extermination of the American Bison” in 1889. His efforts began to rally support ...

ABILENE, Texas — The Abilene Zoo is bringing back a beloved animal after more than 14 years. According to the zoo, two American bison will soon call the zoo home. The Abilene Zoo housed bison for ...

The American bison is a noble, distinctive beast, characterized by its enormous size, thick brown coat, huge head, and unique ...

A non-profit nature reserve is connecting prairie land across the most remote region of the Lower 48, preserving habitat for ...

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Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte, as well as all four members of the state’s federal delegation signed on to a letter last month ...

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is taking the first steps toward managing wild bison, with a focus on creating a management plan for any animals that take up residence in the ...

On Sept. 4, 2025, American Prairie announced the purchase of Montana’s Anchor Ranch, totaling 67,960 acres, including 22,837 ...

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 ...