2021 Glimpses of the Past- American Serengeti: Wildlife on the Santa Fe Trail

Description

When early Anglo traders first ventured across the Great Plains on the Santa Fe Trail, they found a vast ecosystem brimming with life. Billions of prairie dogs lived in tunnel networks several miles wide; tens of thousands of bison grazed in immense herds, and grizzly bears roamed the prairie looking for their next meal. What did the Santa Fe Trail travelers think of the animals they saw on their journey? How did they react to encountering them for the first time? Find out in this video!

Duration

8 minutes, 36 seconds

Credit

NPS

Date Created

09/17/2021

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