The Great American Bison and its resurgent numbers
The Great American Bison once near extinction has rebounded to about 350 000 individuals. Native to North America the species faces risks from close human proximity as experts warn of danger from a 2000 pound animal that can reach 30 miles per hour and requires a 25 yard safety buffer.
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Yellowstone Bison Herd Grows From 23 To Thousands
The world’s largest free roaming bison herd resides in Yellowstone National Park with about 2,500 animals. A century ago in the early 1900s the herd numbered around 23, with 21 more brought in from Texas and Montana. Government protection helped the species rebound from endangerment.
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