The bison, also known as the American Buffalo, returns to its home ground in Illinois' Kane County after over 200 years. In ...

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 ...

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.

SOMERSET, Pa. – The Pittsburgh zoo has added one of the nation’s most iconic creatures, the American bison, to its sprawling Somerset County conservation center. Three female bison and a male “bull” – ...

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 ...