When Europeans first came to North America, it is estimated that anywhere from 30-60 million bison roamed throughout he continent. And the great beast was the lifeblood of many of the Native American tribes. Yet within a few hundred years, the bison numbered barely 1000 - and the species was on the brink of extinction. This is the story of the near destruction - and comeback - of the North American Bison.
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conservation_of_American_bison
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_bison
Image: by Matt Breen
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- Show
- Channel
- FrequencyUpdated daily
- Published12 September 2025 at 07:10 UTC
- Length19 min
- Season1
- Episode140
- RatingClean