My quest to meet all the big furry beasts AND learn from them continues When I feel beat up or face a storm, I remind myself to be a bison. I know this esounds like hippie sh**, but trust me, I have learned way more about this organic experience that is life from animals and nature than any religion or institution. Back to the Bison To stand near one is to feel the weight of centuries. They are more than just an incredible creature; they are a fundamental thread in the fabric of this continent.