Did You Know?
Bison can weigh as much as a car!
Where Bison Live
Bison like to live on plains and grasslands.
What Bison Eat
Bison eat grass, leaves, and plants.
What Bison Does
Bison roam in big groups.
They help keep grasslands healthy.
Bison can be very loud.
They can live for a long time.
Bison have thick fur for warmth.
They are strong and can run fast.
More About Bison
Bison used to roam all over North America. They were very common in the past. People hunted them for food and clothes. Now, they are protected in parks.
Bison help the land by eating grass. This helps new plants grow. They also make space for other animals.
Today, bison are coming back. They are a symbol of strength. Many people love to see them in the wild.
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Bison"] --> B["Genus: Bison"]
A --> C["Tribe: Bovini"]
B --> D["Extant Species"]
B --> E["Extinct Species"]
D --> F["American Bison"]
D --> G["European Bison"]
E --> H["Numerous Extinct Species"]
What Do These Words Mean?
bison:a large animal similar to a cow
bovine:related to cows and similar animals
genus:a group of related species
tribe:a larger group that includes several genera
extant:still existing or alive
