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Facing the Storm: Story of the American Bison

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Facing the Storm: Story of the American Bison

Season 13 Episode 20 | 55m 22s | CC

From the first Americans who relied on bison for food, shelter and clothing, to modern wildlife conservationists who are struggling to re-establish a place for bison in the Great Plains, Facing the Storm introduces viewers to a rich history of conservation and spiritual relations with the ultimate icon of wild America.

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