The Comeback Kids--Book 10--The American Bison

The narrative explores the American bison's near extinction due to 19th-century hunting and disease, alongside its recent resurgence in national parks like Yellowstone. Authors Penelope Dyan and John D. Weigand document their journey to observe these majestic creatures, highlighting the complex relationship between conservation and commercial interests, as bison are increasingly raised for consumption. Genetic studies reveal that many bison now contain domestic cattle DNA, raising concerns about the purity of the species, which numbers only 12,000 to 15,000 pure individuals worldwide.