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The Near Extinction of the Bison
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When Europeans first came to North America, it is estimated that anywhere from 30-60 million bison roamed throughout he continent. And the great beast was the lifeblood of many of the Native American tribes. Yet within a few hundred years, the bison numbered barely 1000 - and the species was on the brink of extinction. This is the story of the near destruction - and comeback - of the North American Bison.
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conservation_of_American_bison
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_bison
Image: by Matt Breen
History Dispatches is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com
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Manage episode 505831358 series 3652179
When Europeans first came to North America, it is estimated that anywhere from 30-60 million bison roamed throughout he continent. And the great beast was the lifeblood of many of the Native American tribes. Yet within a few hundred years, the bison numbered barely 1000 - and the species was on the brink of extinction. This is the story of the near destruction - and comeback - of the North American Bison.
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conservation_of_American_bison
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_bison
Image: by Matt Breen
History Dispatches is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com
Interested in advertising on History Dispatches? Email us at [email protected]
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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