President Theodore Roosevelt and others formed in 1905 to help save the animal from extinction was named the American Bison Association. But still, the usage of “buffalo” has persisted ...

The American bison, or American buffalo as they are commonly called, were once close to extinction. Their numbers dropped from 30-60 million to around 500 because of overhunting in the 19th century.

The buffalo, also known as the American bison, holds significant cultural and spiritual importance in many Native American ...

And, of course, is it “Bison” or “Buffalo”? We asked authors, historians and professors to weigh in on some of the bigger questions from The American Buffalo.

The industry for buffalo hides made some White Americans rich, but it decimated the species as well as the Native American tribes whose lives depended on the bison. Vintage engraving showing ...

These commitments will not begin without a broad public understanding of the meaning and values of “wildness." James Bailey, retired professor of wildlife biology at Colorado State University, ...

the tip of a funding iceberg meant to return bison to tribes across the nation. “There’s a big effort to get buffalo out of Yellowstone to tribes,” said Jason Baldes, a Montana State ...

Remaining bison, or buffalo as the animals are called by Indigenous ... them a revered symbol of strength and prosperity in Native American culture. "Spiritually, I get a sense of peace when ...

The "bison capture" is scheduled to ... and spiritual significance for many Native American tribes. According to Lakota tradition, White Buffalo Calf Woman appeared to the Lakota people during ...

Discover the untamed beauty of South Dakota's prairies, the adrenaline-filled Buffalo Roundup, and the rich Lakota heritage.

According to the zoo, two American bison will soon call the zoo home. The Abilene Zoo housed bison for years until 2011 when they were relocated to a private facility. Now, thanks to the Weilert ...