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What brought bison back from the brink of extinction?
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Bison extinction seemed imminent during the 1800s, as the market for buffalo hide boomed. Learn how men like Teddy Roosevelt prevented bison extinction.
Bison vs. Buffalo: What's the Difference?
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People often use the terms "bison" and "buffalo" interchangeably when referring to large, wooly animals in the Bovidae family. If you drive by one of the two in a national park you may even be inclined to say, "Buffalo, bison — they're basically the same, right?"
American Geography Quiz
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Millions of years ago, America was home to more dinosaurs than any other country. Today, the country is home to more tornadoes than any other country. The land is home to deserts, rain forests, basins, plateaus, mountains and more. Let's see how much you know about American geography.
Smarter Than the Average American? Take This USA Quiz!
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Hundreds of millions of people live in the USA, but very few of them know all that much about the country they live in. Do you fit in that category, or do you think you're smarter than the average American? Take our quiz on all things America to find out.
Can You Pass This Difficult North American Geography Quiz?
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North America is a vast land filled with many incredible places and things. From the tallest mountains to the coolest cities, there's so much to know. Take the quiz to prove that you know your stuff!
American Bison
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The American Bison is commonly referred to as the buffalo. Get more facts at HowStuffWorks.
How Buffalo Bill Became a Living, Breathing Personification of the American West
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William 'Buffalo Bill' Cody was an American soldier, bison hunter and frontiersman. But he's best known as the showman behind Buffalo Bill's Wild West show.
Can You Identify These National Treasures?
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The country is full of distinctly American foods, forests, drinks, parks, celebrities, athletes, products, services and more. We may take them for granted, but they're our national treasures. How many can you name?
Buffalo Roundup Evokes Images of the Wild West
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The annual bison roundup in South Dakota is a spectacle full of cowboys, horses and wild buffalo. HowStuffWorks looks at how and why the event occurs.
Can You Identify 40 of the Heaviest Animals in the World?
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The world is filled with unique creatures, some small and some large. How well do you know some of the largest and heaviest creatures in the world? Take this quiz to find out!