Bison Quiz

Guess how fast a bison can dash across the plains! (a)   🏃‍♂️💨

• 20 miles an hour
• 35 miles an hour
• 50 miles an hour
• 15 miles an hour

Guess what? In the olden days of the United States, people had a different name for bison. Can you figure out what they called these majestic creatures?

• Cows

• Buffalos

• Goats

• Horses

Get ready for a wild ride! Can you guess what mighty tool male bison use to battle it out with other bulls?

• Claws

• Teeth

• Horns

• Hooves

What caused the mighty bison herds to nearly vanish from the plains hundreds of years ago?

• A series of unfortunate natural disasters

• A widespread and deadly disease

• Intense hunting by settlers

• Drastic changes in climate

Guess what happened when folks noticed the bison were vanishing? 🤔

• They shrugged and did nothing

• They went on a bison-hunting spree

• They rolled up their sleeves to save the bison

• They brought in more predators

Guess where the majority of wild bison roam free?

• In the vast grassland plains in the eastern US

• Amidst the natural beauty of Yellowstone National Park

• Within the secure fences of various zoos across the US

• Among the rugged mountains of the western US

Guess what's unique about Yellowstone's bison?

• They can outrun every other creature in the park!

• They share no ancestry with the original US bison herds.

• They're direct descendants of the original bison that once roamed the vast grasslands of the western US.

• They boast the largest bison population on the planet!

Guess what? If you ever find yourself wandering near bison, what's the golden rule to remember?

• They're eager to make new friends

• They're slower than you, so no worries!

• They're not into making friends and can outpace you!

• You can hand-feed them like pets

Guess what? Black-footed ferrets have a unique size! How long do you think they can grow?

• About one foot long

• About two feet long

• About three feet long

• About four feet long

Guess why black-footed ferrets are big fans of prairie dog towns!

• Is it because they can easily find water there?

• Maybe because it's cozier and warmer underground?

• Or is it the perfect spot for raising their cute babies and snagging easy meals?

• Perhaps they just enjoy hanging out with prairie dogs?