For thousands of years, bison were among the defining animals of North America. Long before cities, highways and farms transformed the continent, millions of the massive animals moved across the ...

Mary Ann ‘Molly’ Goodnight and her husband deserve credit for their contributions.

To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, we’re cataloging 25 objects that define the country’s history. Visitors to the Smithsonian will soon come face to face with the fossilized remains ...

With Indigenous Peoples’ Day Monday, October 13, we look at the herds of bison many tribes relied on that were nearly wiped out. Year and Population 1800 – 5 million 1875 – 1 million 1880 – 395,000 ...

By 1886 Americans were in the endgame of the largest destruction of wildlife anywhere in world history.

The CNN founder became one of America’s biggest landowners and used his vast ranch empire to help restore a species once driven to the brink of extinction.

With Indigenous Peoples’ Day Monday, October 13, we look at the herds of bison many tribes relied on that were nearly wiped out. Today, Department of Labor lands currently support 17 bison herds in 12 ...