Buffalo are an icon of the American wild. They have been honored in song ("Home on the Range"), athletic teams (the University of Colorado Buffaloes), famous people (Buffalo Bill Cody), entire cities ...

Before European colonization, North America had an estimated 30 to 60 million plains bison, one of two subspecies of the American bison.

The Wood Bison is a distinct northern subspecies of the North American Bison. Reduced by hunting from a total population of about 168,000 to less than 250 individuals by 1900, the Wood Bison has ...

The Return of the American Bison Is an Environmental Boon — and a Logistical Mess American bison are back on the rise. The problem is, they don't respect fences.

NATURAL HISTORY PLAINS BISON } Bison bison bison FAMILY: Bovidae DESCRIPTION: Slightly smaller in size than other subspecies of the often 12.5-foot long, 6.5-foot tall American bison, the plains bison ...

American bison are the largest terrestrial mammals in North America. Male bison are significantly larger and heavier than females. A mature bull can reach 5.5 to 6.5 feet high at the hump and 9 to ...

Efforts are being made to develop the capacity of Native tribes to manage bison and bison habitats. An Indigenous scholar explains their sacred significance.

Staff with American Prairie examine 315 bison at corrals in a remote section of northcentral Montana ...

American bison, or buffalo as we often call them, evolved from occidentalis. Like their ancestors, they adapted well to the post-glacial environment and flourished on the Great Plains.

Located in the heart of Alberta's prairies, this stunning Canadian park is a natural wonder and a major conservation success story.

DENVER — U.S. officials will work to restore more large bison herds to Native American lands under a Friday order from Interior Secretary Deb Haaland that calls for the government to tap into ...