American Bison Facts and Trivia

The video from FreeSchool explores the American bison, the largest mammal in North America. It covers their physical characteristics, diet, and behavior, including their grazing habits and adaptations. The video also discusses the historical decline of bison populations due to hunting and settlement, and the subsequent conservation efforts that have helped increase their numbers. Today, bison are recognized as the national mammal of the United States.

What is the largest mammal in North America?

• Moose

• American bison

• Grizzly bear

• Mountain lion

What do bison primarily eat?

• Fish

• Insects

• Small mammals

• Plants

How many compartments does a bison's stomach have?

• Three

• Two

• Five

• Four

What is a newborn bison called?

• Cub

• Pup

• Calf

• Foal

How fast can bison run?

• 40 miles per hour

• 50 miles per hour

• 30 miles per hour

• 20 miles per hour

What was the estimated bison population before 1800?

• 100 million

• 60 million

• 30 million

• 10 million

Why did settlers hunt bison extensively?

• To protect crops

• To clear land for farming

• To reduce competition for deer

• For sport

Who was involved in founding the American Bison Society?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

What is the current status of the American bison population?

• Endangered

• Less than 1,000

• Extinct

• Over 500,000

What title has been given to the American bison in the United States?

• National reptile

• National fish

• National mammal

• National bird