An Indiana Living Legend

These are the legs of an animal that I saw today as I drove back from the Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary. This animal used to roam free across much of America, including Indiana.

Today, this mammal is raised on a near-by farm. The Native Americans who lived here depended on it as a way of life. This majestic creature provided many things for the Native Americans. Yes, "Indians" lived here and some like the Miami and Delaware still live here. Did you know that "Indiana" means "land of the Indians"?

Do you know the name of this animal?
Do you know which Indiana symbol honors this animal and its importance in our history?
From the farm,
Mrs. Newton