Which large grazing mammal once ranged widely in North America including parts of the Midwest?

American Bison | Moose | Elk | White Tailed Deer

What was a primary cause of bison decline in the east?

Overhunting And Habitat Conversion | Volcanoes | Coral Bleaching | Glacier Retreat

Which habitat supports bison historically?

Open Grasslands And Prairie | Dense Forest | Alpine Peaks | Desert

Which conservation action aided bison recovery in some regions?

Protected Reserves And Reintroductions | Introduce Predators | Drain Wetlands | Pave Prairies

Which human step is important for restoring large grazers?

Habitat Protection And Public Support | Urban Development | Paving | Polluting

Quiz Answers

American Bison. American bison once ranged widely across North America though they were extirpated from many eastern areas by the 19th century.

Overhunting And Habitat Conversion. Overhunting and conversion of grasslands led to bison declines across their range.

Open Grasslands And Prairie. Bison are adapted to grassland ecosystems with abundant forage.

Protected Reserves And Reintroductions. Protected areas and reintroduction programs helped recover bison in parts of their range.

Habitat Protection And Public Support. Restoring large grazers requires habitat protection and public support for reintroduction programs.

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