How 60 Million Bison Became 1,000 in a Century

Name: How 60 Million Bison Became 1,000 in a Century
Uploaded: 2017-06-24
Duration: 147841
Description: In the late 1700s, more than 60 million bison roamed the Great Plains. Over the years, demand for fur and meat drove their numbers down until, by the end of the 19th century, there were just a 1,000 left.

In the late 1700s, more than 60 million bison roamed the Great Plains. Over the years, demand for fur and meat drove their numbers down until, by the end of the 19th century, there were just a 1,000 left. (02:27)

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