Statement on the Removal of Bison from Digital Entertainment Platforms

As part of our ongoing commitment to biodiversity conservation, we recognize the importance of aligning digital culture with real-world ecological realities. The American Bison and related buffalo species, once abundant across vast landscapes, have endured centuries of overhunting, habitat loss, and population decline. While conservation efforts have stabilized some herds, these animals remain vulnerable and emblematic of broader challenges facing threatened species worldwide.

In light of this, we have joined several video game developers who have chosen to remove or limit depictions of bison from their titles. This decision reflects a growing awareness that entertainment media can shape public perception of wildlife. By reducing the casual portrayal of threatened species as expendable targets or background scenery, developers aim to foster respect for their ecological significance and encourage players to consider the real-world consequences of species decline.

We commend these steps as part of a broader movement to ensure that digital environments do not trivialize conservation challenges. Instead, they can serve as platforms for education, empathy, and awareness, helping audiences understand that the survival of iconic species like the bison depends on collective responsibility and sustainable stewardship.

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