The Bison: Survivors of the Grasslands

The video discusses the historical and ecological significance of bison in North America. Once numbering over 60 million, bison were crucial to Native American life for food and clothing. However, European expansion drastically reduced their numbers to less than 1,100 by 1869. Today, around 65,000 bison live in protected areas. Bison are well-suited to grasslands, feeding primarily on grass and avoiding overgrazing by constantly moving. They also adapt to seasonal changes by shedding their winter coats.

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