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The Buffalo in Texas History and Range
Zologists debate the proper name for the animal while tracing its historical presence across North America. The article notes its spread from the northern plains to the Llano Estacado and Pecos basin, discusses migration patterns, water needs, and last strongholds, and cites firsthand sightings in Texas through the Civil War era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
Hudson Bay
Gulf of St Lawrence
Tidewater
Virginia
Atlantic
New Hogland
Florida
Louisiana
Westef T. Rocky Moun
New York
Massachusetts
Lake
Coampiatn
Buffalo
Carey Aline
Biase Ridge
Abbe Joutes Tellaus
Lasalle
Lavaca Bay
Texas
Bay
Cortes
City of
Mexico
Montesuma
Durango
Cabeza de Vaca
de Vaca
Chihuahua
Sonora
Northwest
New Mexico
Pecos River
Pecos
Rocky Mountains
Ruxton
South Park
Colorado
Leiis and Clark
Yellowstone Park
Continental Divide
Weat
Rio Grande
Hornaday
Tis
Eagle Pass
Rocky
Pecos County
Thom
Llano Estacado
Ths
Red Brazos
Juan Cane
Leecito
Benito Flores
Horsehead Crossing
A. Purinton
S.J. Heneley
Presidio County