How are American buffalo (bison) kept from going extinct?

Bison were nearly hunted to extinction. From over 50 MILLION animals roaming the plains, we were left with only a few hundred. If you ask me, this was one of the biggest tragedies of the old west. read more

Bison were nearly hunted to extinction. From over 50 MILLION animals roaming the plains, we were left with only a few hundred. If you ask me, this was one of the biggest tragedies of the old west. However, we caught ourselves before it was too late. Bison farms and conservation practices saved the species, which now number more than half a million. read more

Endangered Species Success Stories: The North American Bison Kept From Going Extinct A long with the white rhino, the American bison, or buffalo, was one of the first species in the world to arouse actual, concrete human concern over its looming extinction. read more

Also, not to burst your bubble, but the American buffalo is not technically a buffalo. They’re bison. Let me explain. The American Buffalo vs. The American Bison. The American bison is commonly known as the American buffalo, even though buffaloes are an entirely separate species. read more