"The Buffalo are Back"

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What is the importance of buffalo to the prairie ecosystem?

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Buffalo are important because they help maintain the grasslands and support other wildlife.

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Who was W. T. Hornaday?

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W. T. Hornaday was a conservationist who discovered three hundred buffalo in Montana.

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What happened to the prairie when the buffalo population decreased?

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When the buffalo died, the prairie ecosystem suffered and many plants and animals were affected.

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What can happen to crops when grasshoppers eat them?

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When grasshoppers chew on fragile crops, nothing may grow back.

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Why is it important to protect both buffalo and grass?

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Protecting both is crucial for maintaining a healthy prairie ecosystem.

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What was the buffalo population in North America before it decreased?

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There were about 75 million buffalo in North America.

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What role do buffalo play in the food chain?

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Buffalo are herbivores and serve as a food source for predators in the ecosystem.

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What is a prairie?

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A prairie is a large open area of grassland, especially in North America.

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How do buffalo help the grasslands?

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Buffalo graze on grass, which helps to keep the grass healthy and promotes new growth.

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What is conservation?

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Conservation is the protection and preservation of natural resources and wildlife.