The American buffalo, or bison, was once the beating heart of the Great Plains. These massive animals shaped the ecosystem, their grazing patterns helping to maintain rich grasslands teeming with ...

the end of the buffalo.; how the mighty herds have been exterminated from the great plains. share full article. dec. 26, 1884.

A symbol of strength, resilience and interconnectedness with the vast landscapes it inhabits, the buffalo holds a distinct place in the cultural heritage of the Northern Plains.Revered by Native Am… ...

The Plains Indians had developed their cultures, communities and way of life around the buffalo. At the utmost, the 24 to 28 Plains tribes had figured out how to use the buffalo in 52 different ...