The next great hunt
Shocking news about the bison's heritage is spurring a new kind of threat to the species.
By PlentyMag.comMon, Apr 27 2009 at 2:52 PM EST
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Garth
05/05/2009 22:34 PM
Stephany might be interested to study the life of 'Buffalo Jones' who was the first curator of yellowstone. He captured bison calves from the last remnant herds and took them back to yellowstone to save them. He also crossbred bison and cattle ( I think shorthorns) and sold the bulls for $10,000 a piece. I would guess that some of the hybrids ended up in the park.
Stephany
05/05/2009 20:08 PM
It's admirable that the Prarie Foundation is attempting to help bison, but these bison are classified as "alternative LIVESTOCK" by the state of Montana and they will never be considered wild. The last wild population of bison in the U.S. exists only in and around Yellowstone National Park. These bison are the only ones to have continuously occupy their native range since prehistoric times, and they are 100% free of cattle gene contamination. They still follow their natural instincts to.... More
