After the BLM announced it would revoke some bison-grazing leases, American Prairie and dozens of tribes say it sets a dangerous precedent.

The federal government proposed canceling grazing permits for AP’s bison herd, which could impact tribal bison herds.

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 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.

The sun hangs low over the horizon as a black pickup crunches the gravel road. As the truck comes to a stop, bright dark eyes stare nervously out of its trailer, whites bulging as a thick furry neck ...

“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 ...

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

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 ...

A bison on Antelope Island in Utah. There were once 60 million bison in North America. Today, just over 20,000 live in conservation herds in the U.S., according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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 ...

In 2026, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History is celebrating all things American bison. Through a series of ...

They waited four hours, jammed into the tiny parking lot at Burlington Prairie as 15-mph winds whipped across the snowy, flat ground outside. With the temperature in the teens, about 50 Native ...