But by the 1800s, unchecked hunting brought the bison population near extinction. Before westward expansion in the early 19th century, scientists commonly estimated the bison herd's number to be ...

As you make your way through 19th-century America, you'll often come across animals that you can hunt down in order to ... to find the Legendary Tatanka Bison in Red Dead Redemption 2.

What happened in 19th century society to allow the mass extinction or near mass extinction of so many animals? How did views of Yellowstone and its role in American culture help impact the bison?