Photo of Bison bison by Jack Dykinga, via Agricultural Research Service, the research agency of the United States Department of Agriculture via Wikipedia — Photo of *Bison bison* by Jack Dykinga, via Agricultural Research Service, the research agency of the United States Department of Agriculture via Wikipedia

Bison bison! Not just something to holler into the sky, but also the scientific name for North America's majestic wild bovines. In this encore, we explore a beast that once roamed the plains in the tens of millions. What's up with their humps? On what occasion do they wear capes? What noises do they make? How many are out there? What are the best ways to help them? In this special episode, you get 4x the usual number of ologists as we talk to archeologist Dr. Ken Cannon, wildlife biologist Dr. Dan McNulty, Alie's cousin Boyd and his wife Lila Evans, of the Blackfeet Tribe, who are bison ranchers based in Northern Montana. Also, once and for all: is it buffalo or bison? And can Alie hug one?

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A donation went to the Inter-Tribal Bison Council (ITBC)

Some links which you may enjoy:

Dr. Ken Cannon bio

Dr. Dan McNulty’s bio

Blackfeet Nation

“American Indian Thought,” edited by Anne Waters

How much does a buffalo cost at auction?

Big horned Bison latifrons — like a Malicifent Halloween costume

Utah polygamy stats

Bison dreams

Boyd and Lila donate a buffalo

Buffalo grunts