Other editions of book Returning Wildlife - The North American Bison

North American beavers were almost hunted to extinction for their fine fur. A change in fashion saved them from disappearing, and the conservation movement, early in the twentieth century brought them back. Now, people are working to resolve conflicts caused by beavers flooding property, homes, and roadways.

More than 30 million bison roamed the Great Plains in the middle of the nineteenth century. By the end of that century, bison had been hunted almost to extinction. A number of individuals refused to allow bison to disappear, however, and their extraordinary efforts have helped bison to recover.