Six bison released onto prairie in Kane County carry the weight of interwoven hopes: that they can heal both the land and the deep trauma borne by Indigenous people.

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.

The captivating reintroduction of six bison in a forest preserve has deeper meaning to Indigenous people and advocates of ...

A lone bison grazing in Montana. The short-grass prairies of our Northern Great Plains are some of the least protected ...

John Damore, a 92-year-old former Chicago Bears offensive lineman, cheers in his home in Westmont as Chicago Bears ...

The 6 animals were released from a large trailer into a cattle enclosure to allow them to get used to the idea of the frozen prairie again.

“Anyone can love the mountains, but it takes a soul to love the prairie,” wrote Willa Cather, author of “O Pioneers!,” the saga of early westward struggles and the kind of character it took to ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — A cultural and spiritual event at Missoula County Public Schools on Wednesday helped Native American students connect with their heritage in a hands-on way. This is the second year ...

A Story County farmer is working to restore Iowa’s native ecosystems with the help of a bison herd. Jathan Chicoine is a Story County farmer who is working to restore Iowa’s native ecosystems with the ...

The U.S. Department of the Interior has decided to revoke American Prairie's bison grazing permits on BLM land in Montana.

In 2026, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History is celebrating all things American bison. Through a series of new exhibitions, displays and programming, the national mammal will take ...

Quick Take By the 1880s and 1890s, fewer than 1,000 bison remained in the wild, a stark warning about unchecked exploitation. Wallows create seasonal pools that trap rainwater, support amphibians and ...