bison

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This would have served as an important feeding ground in the summer for animals such as mammoth, bison, horse, elk, and reindeer, and would have in turn drawn hunter gatherers toward the area.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Turner’s subsequent land purchases were linked to efforts to grow the bison population, which came close to extinction in the 19th century.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

During his lifetime, he amassed two million acres of land across nine states, most of which he maintained for ecological preservation, including resurrecting bison populations from the brink of extinction.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

Work paused frequently as workers uncovered thousands of fossils, including a 2-foot bison horn and camel shin bone, dating back to the Ice Age.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

In the nineteenth century, bison were extinguished from the prairie, but in recent years they have been reintroduced by conservationists.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann