How many buffalo were in the western America in 1890?

By 1890, the buffalo population in Western America had dramatically declined to nearly extinction, with estimates suggesting only about 1,000 individuals remained. This decline was primarily due to overhunting and habitat loss resulting from westward expansion and railroad construction. Prior to this, millions of buffalo roamed the plains, but by the end of the 19th century, they were on the brink of disappearance. Conservation efforts in the following years would eventually help revive their numbers.