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What animal is often mistaken for the American bison due to their similar shape and size?
What animal is often mistaken for the American bison due to their similar shape and size?
Buffalo
How did Native American culture treat the bison?
How did Native American culture treat the bison?
They respected and protected it, hunting only for their needs without waste.
What led to the near extinction of the bison in the 19th and 20th centuries?
What led to the near extinction of the bison in the 19th and 20th centuries?
Extreme over-hunting by European settlers.
What measures are currently in place to protect the bison in South Dakota?
What measures are currently in place to protect the bison in South Dakota?
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What significant recognition did the bison receive in 2016?
What significant recognition did the bison receive in 2016?
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Study Notes
American Bison
- Found only in North America.
- Similar to buffalo, both large mammals
- Live in Badlands National Park in South Dakota.
- Sacred animal to Native Americans who hunted them sustainably.
- Nearly extinct due to overhunting by European settlers in the 19th & 20th centuries.
- Recovering thanks to protection measures.
Bison protection
- Protected by the people of South Dakota.
- Annual bison roundup helps keep track of population numbers.
- Fences separate bison from roads and highways.
- Hunting permits required to control population.
- Designated the official national mammal by President Obama in 2016.
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Test your knowledge about the American bison, its historical significance, and conservation efforts in North America. Learn about its habitats, cultural importance, and protective measures that have helped this animal recover from near extinction. Discover how the bison is celebrated as the official national mammal.
