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Buffalo vs Bull

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Buffalo vs Bull

August 20, 2026

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In 1906–1907, a remarkable cross-border spectacle brought together South Dakota bison and Mexican bullfighting culture. The episode began in Fort Pierre, South Dakota, when Bob Yokum, a former Texan, sparked a debate over whether a Mexican fighting bull or a plains buffalo would prove superior…

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