The American bison is an icon of strength and resilience. When deep snow blankets the plains, bison use their large, powerful heads much like a plow pushing accumulation aside to forage for food. These deep pathways create passageways for many other hoofed wildlife. Bitter winds and and record low temperatures sweep across the plains and yet, the bison remains. As the world faces challenges we can look to wildlife such as the American Bison for hope and encouragement.