Utah’s wide-open country, like much of the plains and the West, was bison range for millennia. It sustained not only these ...

In 2026, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History is celebrating all things American bison. Through a series of ...

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 captivating reintroduction of six bison in a forest preserve has deeper meaning to Indigenous people and advocates of ...

The bison were very close to extinction.

With Indigenous Peoples’ Day Monday, October 13, we look at the herds of bison many tribes relied on that were nearly wiped out. Year and Population 1800 – 5 million 1875 – 1 million 1880 – 395,000 ...

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 ...

Bison: a majestic symbol of this country's history and natural beauty. Also: absolutely delicious. How do we reconcile making ...

The U.S. Department of the Interior announced on Friday that it is revoking grazing permits in Phillips County that American Prairie had been using to sustain its herd of bison.

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 ...