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 population of bison, North America's signature charismatic mammal, went from around 60 million in 1800 to just 300 by the dawn of the 20th century. Therein lies one hell of a story, told ...

The Great Plains of North America were not the only place where buffalo roamed. Buffalo, also known as American bison, once were found east of the Mississippi River, too. And here's the surprising ...

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 ...

A reconstruction of two Jǫrmungandr walhallaensis mosasaurs fighting. The sea lizards with "angry eyebrows" swam in ancient North Dakota and were named after a Norse sea creature and Walhalla where ...

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 ...