This buffalo, named "The Big Bull," was killed and stuffed by William T. Hornaday, "America's first taxidermist."
In 1887 the buffalo was put on display at the Smithsonian Institution. The Big Bull became an instant hit with the Treasury Department, who used him as a model for greenbacks, postage stamps, and the Buffalo Nickel.
After 70 years (and, apparently, an influx of fresher buffalo), he was shipped to the University of Montana. In 1970 the people of Fort Benton raised $400,000 to have the stuffed buffalo restored and returned to his home town.
