In the early 1800s, tens of millions of bison stretched across Americas rolling grasslands. Strong and resilient, these herds helped shape our nations heartland. By 1884, however, the bison had been hunted to near extinction. It wasnt until the 1930s that our nations leaders were able to restore a small percentage of bison back to public lands. Since then, the American bison population has struggled to rehabilitate any further. But you can help. WWF is working hard to ensure that large herds of bison are established on public and tribal lands within the Northern Great Plains. They are a powerful testament to the history and heritage of the Plains Indians and the North American continent. Together, we can help the bison make a comeback. Celebrate our nations Independence Day by helping us acknowledge the American bison as the symbol of freedom, strength and self-determination it is. Through advocating the passage of the National Bison Legacy Act, we can designate the bison as the national mammal of the United States.
Posted on: Thu, 03 Jul 2014 21:00:59 +0000
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