The confirmation of this statement lies in the fact that the Indians did many things contrary to those of a "nature lover". It is documented by history that North American Indians killed hundreds of buffalo for no reason, that early tribes became extinct because they were insufficient with agriculture and environmental practices, and that some Indians even allowed nuclear waste to be dumped on their land for the purpose of money (Buscombe 176). That said, it is clear that not all North American Indians since the beginning of time have loved the Earth and what it has to offer. While there are indeed Indians who are environmentalists and work to preserve the land, this is not to say that all Indians, due to their race and culture, are naturally attuned to the environment. As many other people of various races are capable of appreciating nature, there are native Indians present and throughout history who have loved the land. On the other hand, there are many North American Indians both present and in history who have done harmful things to the land and were not environmentally friendly. It is a false pretense to believe that all Indians respect the land and preserve the land on which they live. Novels, films and media have contributed to this myth conceived by many people. However, these works often depict a small portion of Indians; they do not describe all Indians and all their