In the vast grasslands and plains of North America, one majestic creature stands as a testament to resilience and the delicate balance of nature: the American bison. Once roaming in herds that ...

so the once-endangered species can now fly alongside other national symbols including the national tree (the oak tree), the national floral emblem (the rose), and the national mammal (the bison).

Bison have miraculously resurrected from the brink of extinction after being slaughtered in the 1800s by hunters and employees of the railroad companies carving their way across the American West. The ...

The bald eagle, a symbol of the nation for over 200 years, returned from near extinction to become America's bird − officially − this week.

"We are excited to welcome these majestic creatures to our zoo," said Abilene Zoo Director, Jesse Pottebaum, "Bison are a symbol of resilience and strength, and their presence here allows us to ...

so the once-endangered species can now fly alongside other national symbols including the national tree (the oak tree), the national floral emblem (the rose), and the national mammal (the bison). The ...