bison

Bison are large herbivores that lived in North America and Europe. They live in herds and look magnificent running across vast grasslands.

Millions of bison existed in the past, but their numbers have greatly decreased. Fortunately, thanks to conservation efforts, their population is increasing again. They can be seen in national parks.

Bison were essential to the lives of Native Americans. Every part of the bison, from the meat and hide to the bones and horns, was used for daily necessities, and they held significant meaning in their culture and beliefs.

Bison, nearly driven to extinction by mass hunting in the 19th century, are now protected in places like Yellowstone National Park. Recently, the importance of restoring the bison population for ecological balance and climate change mitigation has been increasingly emphasized.