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Book available to accompany PBS show about the history of American bison

The film tells the story of how the U.S. National Mammal (officially known as bison) came back from the brink of extinction, and its deep connection to Indigenous communities and the land.

What a chicken-size bird can tell us about a shrinking prairie

What’s more revealing than a head count is where the curlews migrate and nest, hence the tracking project, Carlisle said. Curlews used to breed as far east as Indiana. Now, the southwest corner of North Dakota marks the easterly edge of their breeding territory.

Interior Department invests $5M to restore bison in tribal communities

The funding includes $3.5 million from the Inflation Reduction Act that will support the InterTribal Buffalo Council’s herd development. The council consists of 80 tribes and facilitates management of more than 20,000 buffalo.

Yellowstone Bison Revival

The mighty bison was virtually wiped out a century ago. But a few remained in the heart of Yellowstone National Park. CBS Reports explores the American icon’s incredible return from the brink, and its remarkable role in revitalizing and restoring sacred tribal culture and traditions.

American Prairie Opens New Land for Public Access and Hunting in Montana

American Prairie is pleased to announce its newly acquired property, Wild Horse, is open for public use and has been enrolled in the Block Management Program managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP).

Montana Indian reservation seeks to restore bison populations – CBS News

The Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Montana has spent the past two decades actively working to revive bison populations, which at one point were near extinction. Adam Yamaguchi has more.   Video   Yellowstone presents…

The echo of the bison

Today, we hear from an economist who revealed the shocking numbers telling this story, and one member of the Blackfeet Nation who is trying to bring back the bison.

60 Minutes – American Prairie: Creating a huge new nature reserve in Montana

Two decades ago, a nonprofit organization began trying to fix that, not with a new national park but rather a huge privately-operated nature reserve, a place where – as we first reported last fall – buffalo can roam once again.

‘The American Buffalo’ reviews history, renews hope

“The American Buffalo” fills a void in the collective consciousness, finally bringing the bison’s story to the forefront of public awareness. The documentary serves as a catalyst for change.

Award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns, Tribal members discuss new documentary – “The American Buffalo”

Hundreds of years ago the area that is now the Bison Range was filled with bison. It’s where world-renowned filmmaker Ken Burns made a new documentary about the tragedy of the loss of the American bison.