Demystified: How are Buffalo and Bison Different?

The video explores the common confusion between buffalo and bison, explaining that while both are large, horned animals of the Bovidae family, they have distinct differences. Bison, native to North America and parts of Europe, have a hump and shorter, sharper horns, while buffalo, found in South Asia and Africa, have larger horns and no hump. The video concludes that bison, not buffalo, are the iconic animals of the American West.

What is a common reason for the confusion between bison and buffalo?

• They both have a hump.

• They are both found in Africa.

• They both have large horns.

• They belong to the same family.

Which feature helps bison to clear snow during winter?

• Their large horns

• Their thick fur

• Their strong legs

• Their shoulder hump

How do the horns of buffalo differ from those of bison?

• Buffalo have shorter horns.

• Buffalo have longer and more curved horns.

• Bison have longer horns.

• Bison have no horns.

What is a distinctive feature of bison that buffalo lack?

• A hump

• A mane

• A tail

• A beard

Which animal is considered the iconic symbol of the American West?

• African Elephant

• Bison

• Water Buffalo

• Cape Buffalo