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snototter · 8 months

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An American bison (Bison bison) covered in snow in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

by Sean Crane

#american bison #american buffalo #bovines #bison bison #bison #bovidae #artiodactyla #mammalia #chordata #wildlife: wyoming #wildlife: usa #wildlife: north america

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terranlifeform · 6 months

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American bison (Bison bison) herd at Nachusa Grasslands tallgrass prairie habitat in Illinois, U.S.

Mila Łozowska

#Bison bison #Bovidae #Mammals #my photos #long time no post

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olowan-waphiya · 2 years

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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/may/27/bison-range-native-tribes-reclaim-montana-nature-preserve

Members of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribes (CSKT) and neighbors gathered under a large tent to sing and dance in celebration of a historic event: the tribes’ reclamation of management of the bison range after more than a century of federal management and nearly two decades of negotiations.

“This all dates back to the treaty of 1855, when that agreement wasn’t honored and this land was taken by the government,” said Stephanie Gillin, wildlife biologist for the CSKT Natural Resources Department.

CSKT tribal chairman Tom McDonald said the restoration of the bison range to tribal control is about more than just land. By righting a longstanding wrong, he said, the transfer helps foster trust and encourages collaboration between tribal nations and government agencies, restoring honor to once-broken treaties and allowing tribes to steward the land as they had for thousands of years.

“It’s a restoration of a piece that was missing. It represents a gift of what we may care for to protect and have something for future generations,” McDonald said. The three-day celebration began with a powwow on Friday and ended with half-price entry to the range on Sunday. The event featured appearances by Montana senator Jon Tester and Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland.

On Saturday, Haaland spoke before a crowd at Salish Kootenai College in Pablo to honor the resilience of tribal nations.

“With the loss of tribal homelands and the depletion of the buffalo herds, the plains tribes lost traditional connections with this beautiful animal. But despite that terrible tragedy and loss, we are still here. You are still here. And that is something to celebrate,” Haaland said.

After years of failed negotiations, the transfer was accomplished through enactment of the Montana Water Rights Protection Act of 2020, returning the bison range to CSKT management. The transfer became official on 2 January 2022.

“The return of the bison range to these tribes is a triumph and a testament to what can happen when we collaboratively work together to restore balance to ecosystems that were injured by greed and disrespect,” Haaland said.

From heartfelt speeches to rambunctious Native games, the event was full of life, joy and color. On Friday, an announcer repeatedly proclaimed, “It’s a good day to be Indian.”

Every elder who spoke reiterated the important role played by bison in Native culture, including a deep spiritual connection that makes the management transfer more than a matter of legal logistics.

#native american #ndn #indigenous #land back #bison #bison bison #Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribes #cskt

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birdblues · 1 year

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American Bison & Common Starling

#american bison #bison #Bison bison #Artiodactyla #Bovidae #Bovinae #Bovina #american buffalo #buffalo #common starling #starling #Sturnus vulgaris #Passeriformes #Sturnidae #Sturnus #bird #upl

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internetdruid · 7 months

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Beefalo!

(Bos taurus x Bison bison hybrid)

#ask #bovine #bison bison #bos taurus

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respectthewolf · 2 years

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#wolf #gray wolf #canis lupus #wolves #animals #wildlife #nature #bison #bison bison

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aticketplz · 7 months

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前脚がかわいいのでよく見て

@盛岡市動物公園

Take a closer look at his front legs; they're adorable.

@Morioka Zoological Park

#盛岡市動物公園 #mammal #Bison bison #Bison #American bison #アメリカバイソン

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johnnyslittleanimalblog · 11 months

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Escaping the Panic by David & Shiela Glatz Via Flickr: It was a peaceful, idyllic scene - a soft drizzle of rain, several Bison (Bison bison) mothers with newborn calves. The moms were feeding while the "red dogs" ran after each other and nursed. Then . . . all of a sudden, one of the mothers started running around like she was crazy. It stunned her calf, and the other moms freaked out when she approached their calves. Our best guess is that a snake (there are rattlers all over the place here) spooked the female. Here a mom and her calf "hoof" it out of the area, to a safe spot on a nearby hill.

#Canon R5 C #Glatz Nature Photography #Nature #Nature Photography #North America #South Dakota #United States #United States of America #Wild Animal #Wildlife #Bison #Buffalo #Bison bison #Black Hills #Custer State Park #flickr

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tenth-sentence · 10 months

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Beautifully interwoven through his discussion of this species' natural history, behavior, and preservation are evocations of the powerful spiritual role played by the Bison in Native American cultures, including descriptions of Mandan Buffalo Dances and the Lakota legend of the White Buffalo Woman.

"Biological Exuberance: Animal Homosexuality and Natural Diversity" - Bruce Bagemihl

#book quote #biological exuberance #bruce bagemihl #nonfiction #valerius geist #buffalo #american bison #bison bison #discussion #native american #lakota #white buffalo woman #natural history #animal behavior #preservation #mandan #buffalo dances

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rabbitcruiser · 1 year

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National Bison Day

You see them everywhere — on coins, on sports team logos, and a couple of state flags. No, we’re not talking about the bald eagle. This honor is reserved for North American bison. On National Bison Day, November 5, an annual event that falls on the first Saturday in November, all Americans should reflect on the impact bison have as a part of our environmental and cultural heritage. Bison are especially revered by Native people — central to their survival as both food and spiritual inspiration.

National Bison Day timeline

1900s Bison herds severely reduced due to excessive hunting and abuses

Hunting dramatically reduced the population — leaving a mere 700 in private herds; even Yellowstone was left with only 23 bison by 1902.

1992 Native American tribes formed new group to share resources and help bison

The InterTribal Indian Council formed not only to return bison to tribal lands, but also to create culturally-sensitive educational programs and provide both technical resources and help to 56 tribes.

1997 Groups signed Bison Memorandum of Understanding

The first conservation agreement between an environmental organization and a diverse collective of Native American tribes agreed to combine efforts to return wild bison to tribal land.

2012 The U.S. Senate passed first National Bison Day Resolution

The Senate passed its first resolution honoring National Bison Day, which was also supported by various tribal groups and the Wildlife Conservation Society.

How to Observe National Bison Day

Sign a petition

Visit a national park

Wear your National Bison Day T-shirt

Stand in support of returning wild bison to their original tribal lands on thousands of acres of Native American reservations. Collaborations among certain groups are working to remind Americans about the important role bison play in the lives of native peoples. Bison are considered sacred and they are even featured in certain tribal creation stories. Bison have also been a source of food and clothing — providing hides for tents, robes, shoes, and tools so that people could survive in harsh climates.

You may not be able to get to a large national park like Yellowstone, but there are a vast number of smaller parks from which to choose. Imagine what it must have been like to see thousands of bison freely roaming the plains. Give your children a chance to experience the wonder of our latest national icon — the bison.

Many groups use this day to raise funds in support of bison. It won’t be hard to find a T-shirt showing your love of bison. Wear it proudly because it’s for a great, patriotic cause.

5 Reasons We Love Our Bison

Watch that tail

They've got skills

They're oldies but goodies

Throw a stone — hit a bison

Bison as symbols

If a bison’s tail is hanging down and moves naturally from side to side, the animal is relaxed. But when the tail stands straight up, it's a signal the bison is getting ready to charge.

Given their size as the largest mammals in North America, bison are surprisingly agile with an ability to swim well, jump up to six feet, and run between 35 and 40 mph.

Bison have always roamed in Yellowstone National Park as evidenced by prehistoric fossils found in modern times.

Herds of bison can be found in all 50 states.

The American bison is not only the country's official mammal; the bison is also the state mammal of Wyoming, Oklahoma, and Kansas.

Why National Bison Day is Important

It's our national mammal

They're different from buffalo

They were almost extinct

President Obama, with the support of a broad coalition of Native American tribes, wildlife support groups, and concerned members of the Senate, signed a 2015 law making the proud and majestic bison our national mammal. This law helps to protect bison from extinction and encourages a return back to their native tribal lands.

We know you have been wondering about this so we're going to set you straight. Bison and buffalo are not the same. Bison are native to North and South America and Europe, while the traditional home of the buffalo is in Africa and Asia. At the height of their magnificence, there were between 30 and 60 million bison in the New World circa the 16th century. Today, there are currently half a million bison roaming happily across North America. .

Native peoples once lived their lives around the vast herds of bison that swirled around areas of the west and northwest, the central plains, and the southeastern U.S. Once pioneers started their westward trek, both the Native American tribes and the bison herds were seen as obstacles to progress. As the native peoples were systematically forced off their lands by either poachers or fake government treaties, the bison herds began to disappear; by the early part of last century, bison were on the way to extinction. Today, through the collective efforts of Indian tribes, wildlife associations, the national park system and others, bison have re-emerged as a protected species.

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