Bison vs. Buffalo: What's the Difference?

Bison Go To Battle

Yellowstone plays a big role in the story of bison in America—it’s the only place in this country where wild bison were never removed from their ancient territory. Although a few scattered animals wound up in zoos or ranches, Yellowstone was home to the last small herd out of the millions of bison that once roamed, and the ones we see there today are the result of this legacy. This is an excerpt from Threshold, Season 1, Episode 1: “For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the People.” 📽: Bison in Yell

It’s National Bison Day! If you watched the recent documentary on @PBS, “The American Buffalo,” you might have recognized a few voices from Threshold, Season 1: “Oh, Give Me a Home.” One of them is Germaine White (Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes), an expert who told us about the profound role bison play in her history and culture. This is an excerpt from Season 1, Episode 2: "The Red Man Was Pressed." | Threshold Podcast