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S4 E13: How the American Bison Became the U.S. National Mammal

Published: June 20, 2024, 5:51 p.m.

b'Last week in Part 1 of our series on bison conservation, we explored the historical role that WCS and Indigenous and other partners played in helping to save the American bison from extinction and begin to restore this iconic species on tribal lands in the west. In Part 2, we look at how critical partnerships across lines of geography, culture, and politics helped to establish the bison as the national mammal of the United States. \\xa0

Reporting: Nat Moss
Guests: Keith Aune, John Calvelli, Dave Carter, Jim Stone'