For Western historian and best-selling author Paul Hutton, it's buffalo, not bison. Makes no difference what scientists say. “It’s such a national ...

The national mammal of the United States is getting in on America's 250th birthday celebration.Three bison statues cast in bronze have taken up a permanent display outside the Smithsonian's National ...

Once roaming in the millions, Iowa's bison faced near extinction by the late 1800s. Today, you can see them thriving again at wildlife refuges across the state.

Three wild European bison died on Sunday morning after being hit by a train in Poland's vast UNESCO-listed Bialowieza Forest ...

More than a century ago, the massive mammals actually grazed beside the Smithsonian Castle. As of today, two large sculptures continue that legacy as they flank the museum’s main entrance ...

Photographer Tom Murphy has documented the park's wildlife for decades. Now, one of his photos will be on a Forever Stamp.

It’s a reminder of the enduring legacy of America’s largest and national mammal — and that their continued presence on the planet is far from assured.

The burly bronze bison busts are a gift to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary. They’re being displayed outside the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in D.C.

Discover why bison are unique to America’s grasslands and how WWF is working to restore large herds across the Northern Great ...

Most Americans who have visited Yellowstone or watched a nature documentary have probably used the word “buffalo” to describe ...

American bison, by contrast, have a long, shaggy coat covering their front quarters, front legs and heads, light or dark ...

Scientists spotted the first grizzly bear of 2026 earlier this week at Yellowstone National Park, marking the beginning of the end of hibernation season for the massive creatures, the National Park ...