AB
American bison
Topic
What experts have said about American bison
2 statements · 1 negative · 1 mixed
Market hunting, rather than land encroachment, caused the bison decline.
“the bison thing was not because of encroaching. The bison thing was because of sport hunting”
Open the episode · #2507 - Harland WilliamsListen at 2:08:54
Native American depopulation from disease allowed bison populations to expand.
“the reason why there were so many bison on the plains was because of all the Native Americans that got wiped out by disease.”
Open the episode · #2507 - Harland WilliamsListen at 2:09:38
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