THE AMERICAN BISON. Only a few years ago this, the largest of native American animals, roamed the western plains in countless thousands. 



Relentless pursuit has nearly exterminated them, and they are now only represented by a herd protected by the United States government and a few 

 smaller herds in zoological collections. This Bison popularly but erroneously called the Buffalo, is a large and powerful animal, with great humped 

 shoulders and a shaggy mane. It is pictured here as it formerly lived in large herds on the great plains. (Bos americanus.) 



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