bison
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This would have served as an important feeding ground in the summer for animals such as mammoth, bison, horse, elk, and reindeer, and would have in turn drawn hunter gatherers toward the area.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
During his lifetime, he amassed two million acres of land across nine states, most of which he maintained for ecological preservation, including resurrecting bison populations from the brink of extinction.
From Salon • May 8, 2026
Work paused frequently as workers uncovered thousands of fossils, including a 2-foot bison horn and camel shin bone, dating back to the Ice Age.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
But before you go hustling this half-million-dollar bison through the cones at the school drop-off, be sure to warm up the tires.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
As the extinctions proceeded, the Clovis people switched from mammoths to the smaller, more numerous bison.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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