Plants and animals in my territory have played a major role in survival on the Great Plains.

The Sahnish have a close relationship with the creatures and plants that share their world.

Listed here are the common animals that were and still are used by the Sahnish people in their daily lives.

How does this compare to your experience with the animals in your life?
Plants & Animals

Animals:

Uses:

Bison

food, hide, tools

Elk

food, hide

Antelope

food, hide

Bear

food, hide

Fox

fur, hide

Beaver

food, fur

Cougar

fur

Porcupine

quills

Weasel

fur

Ermine

fur

Muskrat

fur

Rabbit

food, fur

Horse

transportation

Coyote

hide, tail

Mink

fur

Wolf

fur

Skunk

oil

Snake

medicine

Dog

transportation

Badger

fur

Eagle

feathers

Praire Chicken

food, feathers

Duck

food, feathers

Goose, Hawk

food, feathers

Crow

feathers

Owl

feathers

Animals not used by the Sahnish: Prairie Dogs, Albino animals

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