bison
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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
Among his many interests outside the media business, Turner was a conservationist—the owner of two million acres of land in nine states and in Argentina, plus 51,000 bison.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
When the birds arrive in the dozens, that can make even a downed bison disappear quickly, Marzluff said.
From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026
Elephants and rhinoceroses lived alongside bison, aurochs, horses, and deer.
From Science Daily • Feb. 12, 2026
Before Cahokia's rise, people were slowly hunting the local deer and bison populations to extinction.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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The United States
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