Animals in U.S. history

Introduces the Texas longhorn and discusses the importance of the cattle breed in the history of the United States.

Introduces the sea otter and its importance in the history of the United States, particularly Alaska.

Introduces the wild mustang and discusses its importance in the history of Native Americans and of the United States.

Introduces the American bison and discusses its importance in the history of Native Americans and of the United States.

Examines the role of the beaver in the history of the United States, discussing its value as a source of fur, and the economic implications of beaver trading.

Provides information about the bald eagle, explaining how and why it came to be a symbol of the United States, and discussing its near extinction in the 1960s and 70s due to the use of the insect control chemical DDT.