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Bison are sacred to Native Americans − but each tribe has its own special relationship to them

  • Written by Rosalyn R. LaPier, Professor of History, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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.

But they made an unlikely comeback and continue to captivate people. At Yellowstone National Park – home to the largest bison herd in the U.S.,...

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