To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, we’re cataloging 25 objects that define the country’s history. Visitors to the Smithsonian will soon come face to face with the fossilized remains ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. A massive breakthrough was announced this week by the ...

Smithsonian researcher Sarah Johnson studies bison specimens to understand how the species’s genetic diversity changed after its decline Ashley D'Souza Postdoctoral researcher Sarah Johnson stands ...

Move over bald eagle — another American symbol is taking center stage at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History in D.C. A new exhibit, “Bison: Standing Strong,” explores the origins of ...

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has begun implementation of a new law aimed at protecting wild bison that migrate to Colorado. The law — which originated as a priority bill in the American Indian Affairs ...