Dec 21st, 2008 · As many as 60 million bison roamed the American prairie at the time Columbus sailed to the New World in 1492. By 1900, only hundreds remained. Bison have since made a comeback, but today's herds carry a flaw that could put the species at risk.
Aug 22nd, 2008 · When the Democratic delegates descend on Denver for the party's national convention, they should try to see the "real" Colorado — like getting out of town to see bison or to climb a mountain. Or hit the Buckhorn Exchange for some Rocky Mountain oysters.
Jun 26th, 2008 · A school in Ashland, Mont., maintains a herd of bison that provide meat for student lunches — but the animals have gone missing.
Mar 5th, 2007 · Two-years-ago, the federal government made a controversial decision to allow the Salish-Kootenai Native American tribes to manage aspects of the National Bison Range in Montana. But last December, the Interior Department abruptly canceled the funding agreement -- locking tribal employees off the refuge. Two weeks later, the Department said it would reconsider.
Dec 19th, 2005 · For the first time in 15 years, the state of Montana is allowing bison to wander outside of Yellowstone National Park, and allowing a some hunters to shoot them. But some hunters find that the biggest challenge isn't killing a bison -- it's avoiding the thundering herd of media and pro-bison activists.
Aug 24th, 2005 · Three symbols of native America - the bison, the eagle, and the Native Americans themselves - have been endangered during recent decades. But, says commentator Harlan McKosato all three are making a comeback. Just outside Perkins, Okla., the Ioway tribe is building an eagle aviary for injured birds. The tribe's herd of bison will protect the aviary from predators.
Nov 25th, 2004 · About half of the large mammals in North America went extinct about 12,000 years ago. Scientists have long debated whether that was caused by hunting or climate change. A new study of ancient bison bones sheds light on the mystery. NPR's Richard Harris reports.