Shoshone Buffalo Return

What were buffalo primarily used for by Native Americans?

• Transportation

• Building shelters

• Food, clothing, and tools

• Fertilizer for crops

How many buffalo were there in North America in the 16th century?

• 10 to 15 million

• 25 to 30 million

• 40 to 45 million

• 50 to 55 million

What caused the near extinction of buffalo in North America?

• Disease outbreak

• Natural disasters

• Hunting by white men

• Loss of habitat

Where are buffalo being re-introduced on Shoshone land?

• Northern Wyoming

• Southern Wyoming

• Eastern Wyoming

• Western Wyoming

What is the main concern regarding buffalo in Wyoming?

• Overpopulation

• Habitat destruction

• Competition with elk

• Fear of brucellosis transmission

What is the proposed management plan for buffalo on the Wind River Reservation?

• Keeping them in captivity

• Allowing them to roam freely

• Selling them to other reservations

• Hunting them for sport

Who managed the ungulate species on the reservation before Lewis and Clark?

• The Shoshone tribe

• The US government

• The Department of Interior

• The Lander Fish and Wildlife Service Office

What does the restoration of buffalo mean for Native Americans?

• Ecological restoration

• Cultural revitalization

• Economic growth

• Political empowerment

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