From near‑extinction to state icon, explore the story of North Dakota’s plains bison and its enduring ties to the prairie.

Quick Take Preventing total extinction necessitated a successful recovery from a remnant population of only 1,000 bison. The ...

"A shocking piece of Yellowstone history has resurfaced, serving as a brutal reminder of the raw power of wildlife. Watch as a close encounter turns into a terrifying flight for one tourist who ...

Why Montana’s plains bison symbolizes Indigenous heritage, contested land, conservation efforts, and the ongoing debate over ...

Everywhere you look in Wyoming, on license plates, signs, brochures, and the state flag, a large, shaggy bison appears. Long before lawmakers wrote this animal into law, plains bison shaped the ...

The White Earth Nation’s Bison Program recently expanded its herd with the arrival of 45 new bison, which includes yearlings, mature cows and two cow and calf pairs. In August, the program welcomed ...