The American bison's enduring legacy extends from ancient times to the present. These iconic animals shaped North American landscapes for more than 100,000 years and have anchored many Native American cultures for generations.
This short film is a complement to the National Museum of Natural History's new exhibit, "Bison: Standing Strong," which traces the animal’s central role in North America’s ecosystems, cultures, and national history, and examines how a species once driven to the brink of extinction made a remarkable comeback.
On view through May 2029, “Bison: Standing Strong” features images and objects drawn from across the Smithsonian’s vast collections as part of the Institution’s commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Learn more at: https://naturalhistory.si.edu/exhibits/bison-standing-strong.
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