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Destination Yellowstone: West Yellowstone, MT

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Bison, Not Buffalo – The Iconic Symbol of Yellowstone

September 1, 2019

Did you know that the so-called American buffalo is, in fact, a bison? Surprising, right? There are only two true buffalo species: the Water Buffalo in Asia and the Cape Buffalo in Africa. Our furry friend here has been mistakenly called a buffalo for centuries. History shows that early settlers called bison ‘bufello’ by mistake

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