President Theodore Roosevelt and others formed in 1905 to help save the animal from extinction was named the American Bison Association. But still, the usage of “buffalo” has persisted ...

The American bison, or American buffalo as they are commonly called, were once close to extinction. Their numbers dropped from 30-60 million to around 500 because of overhunting in the 19th century.

Bulls from both species of bison are about six feet high, while buffalo of both types are closer to four or five feet. Though ...

And, of course, is it “Bison” or “Buffalo”? We asked authors, historians and professors to weigh in on some of the bigger questions from The American Buffalo.

The industry for buffalo hides made some White Americans rich, but it decimated the species as well as the Native American tribes whose lives depended on the bison. Vintage engraving showing ...