Did You Know?

Bisons can weigh as much as a car!

Where They Live

Bisons live in wide, open spaces.

What They Eat

Bisons eat grass, leaves, and plants.

What bisons Does

They roam in herds with friends.

They help keep the grass short.

They make loud sounds to talk.

They can run fast when scared.

They have thick fur to stay warm.

They are strong and can push things.

More About bisons

Long ago, bisons roamed the land in big groups. They were very important to many people. People used their meat and skin for food and clothes. Bisons were a big part of life for many tribes.

Today, bisons help us learn about nature. They show us how to care for the land. Some parks have bisons so we can see them. They are a sign of wild places.

In the future, we hope to keep bisons safe. They are special animals that need our help. We can learn more about them and protect their homes.

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["Bison"] --> B["Genus: Bison"] B --> C["Tribe: Bovini"] A --> D["Extant Species"] A --> E["Extinct Species"] D --> F["Two Recognised Species"] E --> G["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