Yellowstone's bison carry a nickname that's technically wrong, a history that nearly ended in extinction, and a speed that ...

The National Museum of Natural History worked with Indigenous experts to spotlight the enduring cultural significance of buffalo in the exhibition “Bison: Standing Strong” Jack Tamisiea During a ...

A bull bison skull collected in Montana by Smithsonian taxidermist William Temple Hornaday, who would go on to champion bison conservation through museum exhibits and displays of living bison behind ...

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 ...

From their cozy homes in suburban Burlington, children curiously watch their new neighbors through windows and brainstorm nicknames. Earlier this month, with their distinctive brown fur, big heads, ...

Bison are political animals. A federal decision to revoke grazing leases for bison on public lands on the rolling plains of eastern Montana is the latest manifestation of long-standing contention. The ...