The Nimiipuu learned to live with reptiles including sagebrush lizard, horned lizard, and rattlesnake. Young Nimiipuu were taught to respect all wildlife and the importance of their role in the cycle of life.
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In September of 1805 Lewis and Clark crossed into Nez Perce country. A debate ensued among the Nez Perce. Should they assist these strangers or attack them? A female Nez Perce elder, Wetxuuwíis (Wet-k'hoo-wees)urged her people to do them no harm. Her words were heeded; the expedition was welcomed.