Extermination of the American Bison
by William T. Hornaday

Name: Extermination of the American Bison
Author: William T. Hornaday

The American bison (Bison bison), also commonly known as the American buffalo, is a North American species of bison that once roamed the grasslands of North America in massive herds, became nearly extinct by a combination of commercial hunting and slaughter in the 19th century and introduction of bovine diseases from domestic cattle. William T. Hornaday’s advocacy is credited with preserving the American bison from extinction. This book, originally published in 1887, gives Mr. Hornaday's evidence of the Bison's impending extinction. (Adapted from Wikipedia by Ann Boulais)

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English

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History Non-Fiction Reference work Science

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19th century History Wildlife Conservation North America Natural history Hunting Bison Buffalo American bison Extinction Slaughter Preservation Environmentalism Wildlife management Animal welfare Hornaday

Author

William T. Hornaday

United States

William Temple Hornaday, was an American zoologist, conservationist, taxidermist, and author. He served as the first director of the New York Zoological Park, known today as the Bronx Zoo, and he was...