The American Buffalo
The dramatic story of the American Buffalo's near extinction—and the people who saved it.
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The Wolakota Buffalo Project
The Rosebud Indian Reservations Wolakota Project aims to bring the buffalo home.
The Rosebud Indian Reservations Wolakota Project aims to bring the buffalo home.
Iniskim
Iniskim follows a young woman’s journey to recovery by reconnecting with the buffalo.
Iniskim follows a young woman’s journey to recovery by reconnecting with the buffalo.
Bring Them Home
An intimate look at the only indigenous tribal-led buffalo drive in North America.
An intimate look at the only indigenous tribal-led buffalo drive in North America.
The Buffalo Nickel and Bison Facts Today
The 1913 Buffalo Nickel raises important questions how we think of the American West.
The 1913 Buffalo Nickel raises important questions how we think of the American West.
Surprising Facts About the Buffalo
Did you know a buffalo can clear a six-foot fence?
Did you know a buffalo can clear a six-foot fence?
Industrial Expansion West and Its Impact
After the Civil War, Americans set out with renewed energy to unite the East and West.
After the Civil War, Americans set out with renewed energy to unite the East and West.
Why Is Destruction Part of Our Story?
The scale of wild animal loss during the 1800s is the largest in known human history.
The scale of wild animal loss during the 1800s is the largest in known human history.
A Legacy of Broken Promises
The U.S. government made treaties with Indigenous people when it was convenient.
The U.S. government made treaties with Indigenous people when it was convenient.
Buffalo Bill and His Wild West Show
By 1889, Buffalo Bill Cody was the most famous American in the world.
By 1889, Buffalo Bill Cody was the most famous American in the world.
Sitting Bull and the Wounded Knee Massacre
More than 250 Lakotas – mostly women and children – were killed by U.S. soldiers.
More than 250 Lakotas – mostly women and children – were killed by U.S. soldiers.
George Bird Grinnell and Early Conservation Efforts
Grinnell fought the destruction of birds and other wildlife, including the buffalo.
Grinnell fought the destruction of birds and other wildlife, including the buffalo.
The American Buffalo: A Story of Resilience
Judy Woodruff moderates a conversation with filmmaker Ken Burns and three experts.
Judy Woodruff moderates a conversation with filmmaker Ken Burns and three experts.
Homecoming
Homecoming follows Jason Baldes as he leads historic transfers of bison to Tribal lands.
Homecoming follows Jason Baldes as he leads historic transfers of bison to Tribal lands.