Bison Behavior and Characteristics

The video discusses the rutting season in Yellowstone National Park, focusing on the mating behaviors of bison. During mid-July to mid-August, female bison are in heat, prompting male bison, or bulls, to engage in fierce battles for mating rights. These bulls can weigh over 2,000 pounds and use their size and thick hair pads to endure the fights. The victorious male mates with a female, who will give birth to a calf the following spring. This ritual has been a part of bison life since prehistoric times.

What is the primary reason for the rutting season in Yellowstone National Park?

• To find food

• To migrate to warmer areas

• To establish territory

• To mate and reproduce

How tall can male bison, also known as bulls, stand at the shoulder?

• 7 feet

• 6 feet

• 5 feet

• 4 feet

What is a key feature that helps bison endure their battles?

• Fast running speed

• Thick pads of hair

• Sharp horns

• Strong legs

What happens to the victorious bull after the battle?

• It migrates to another area

• It mates with a female

• It leaves the herd

• It rests for the next season

When will the female bison give birth after mating?

• Next June or July

• In the fall

• In the winter

• Next April or May