Legislation adopting the bison as the U.S. national mammal passed the House and Senate this week. Now it's waiting for President Obama's signature.

President Obama signs the National Bison Legacy Act into law. — -- Move over bald eagles, the bison are coming for you. While the bald eagle may be the national bird of the U.S., President ...

The North American bison is officially the national mammal of the United States, after President Obama signed the National Bison Legacy Act into law Monday. The law, H.R. 2908, honors the ...

The National Bison Legacy Act (NBLA) is no exception. Despite its support from tribal governments, communities and their allies, the bill granting the bison “ national mammal” status remains ...

The National Bison Legacy Act, which designated the magnificent beasts as the national mammal, passed the House on Tuesday. The Senate is expected to pass the act later this week.

President Obama signed the National Bison Legacy Act into law Monday, two weeks after both houses of Congress approved the bill by what appeared to be unanimous voice votes.

“The National Bison Legacy Act is a milestone in a long journey by WCS, its flagship Bronx Zoo, and many other partners to prevent the bison from going extinct and to recognize the bison’s ...

At the end of June, a bill was re-introduced in the U.S. House to designate the bison as the national mammal of the United States. It’s called the National Bison Legacy Act.

The National Bison Legacy Act now awaits consideration by the US House. Frankly, it's about time. The bison stands as one of the most majestic, if smelly, creatures that rebounded from near ...

The National Bison Legacy Act is backed by lawmakers from Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota and Rhode Island.

The US Senate passed a bill this week that would honor the country's largest land mammal — the American bison — as our national mammal. The National Bison Legacy Act now awaits consideration ...