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7 Iconic American Animals

By Live Science Staff published

Bald eagles, bison and alligators.

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American Bison Nominated for National Mammal

By Live Science Staff published

Bison have long been a key part of US culture, groups say.

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Ghostly 'Death Assemblages' Tell Tales of Past

By Stephanie Pappas published

Sun-bleached bones in Yellowstone reveal the history of the park.

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Bringing Back Bison: Returning an American Icon to the Wild

By Andrea Mustain published

Can America's wild bison make a comeback?

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When it Rains, Buffalo Have More Sons

By Rachael Rettner published

Buffalos in South Africa appear to give birth to more males during the rainy season, and scientists think certain genes are responsible

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Large Mammal Migrations Are Disappearing

By Brett Israel published

One-quarter of the world's largest known migratory mammals no longer migrate, according to a new study.

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Shh! Quiet Bison Get More Sex

By Live Science Staff published

The quietest bison bulls score the most mates and sire the most offspring.

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Wolf Bones Beat Tree Rings as Climate Records

By Andrea Thompson published

Changes in atmosphere's chemistry show up in wolves' bones.

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Prey Forget to Fear Predators

By Ker Than published

Prey animals are not necessarily hard-wired to fear their enemies.

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Bison Poop Reveals Two Distinct U.S. Populations

By Jeanna Bryner published

Having two breeding populations in Yellowstone could boost the overall genetic diversity of the beasts.

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