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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 Bison
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The American Bison is commonly referred to as the buffalo. Get more facts at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Identify These Canadian Mammals?
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The Great White North is home to a diverse range of critters. Given that Canada is the second-largest country on Earth, it’s no wonder there’s so much wildlife up there. How many do you think you can identify? Take the quiz and see!
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.
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 Name All These Cars Named After Animals?
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This car quiz is wild ... literally! (Charge)r through these questions and see if you're smart as a Fox about cars named after animals. Don't be a Cheetah; stay off of Google! Hit the gas and let's go!
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!
Dances With Wolves Quiz
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"Dances with Wolves" struck a nerve with audiences everywhere, bringing an epic Western tale to the big screen in dramatic fashion. How much do you know about this timeless Kevin Costner tale?
Can You Identify These Canadian Animals?
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In Canada, it's not uncommon to encounter some interesting animals in your daily life. You may have seen both, but can you tell a deer from a moose? You'll have to prove you know your Canadian animals with this quiz!