Bibliograph

Return of the bison, a story of survival, restoration, and a wilder world, Roger L. Di Silvestro

Type

Label

Return of the bison, a story of survival, restoration, and a wilder world, Roger L. Di Silvestro

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographic references and index

Illustrations

maps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Return of the bison

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1375640660

Responsibility statement

Roger L. Di Silvestro

Sub title

a story of survival, restoration, and a wilder world

Summary

In less than a century, a bison population that once numbered in the millions and stretched across North America was reduced to just a few dozen animals primarily in Yellowstone National Park. DeSilvestro explores one of the greatest conservation comeback stories in American history-- yet its "success" is qualified. Most bison today live in commercial herds, contained like cattle. Are we willing to coexist with them as wild animals who need freedom to roam? -- adapted from back cover

Table Of Contents

In the beginning -- When science favors extinction -- Where buffalo roam, again: early restoration -- American bison step out of the ER -- Private herds : hopes, aspirations, roads to recovery -- Tribes : finding home -- Lost herds : Mexico and Canada -- The way of the wisent -- The last refuge -- Building a future for bison

Target audience

adult

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