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American bison<\/h1>\n \n \n\n

In the New World zone, watch it coexisting with black bears.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n

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The giant of the plains<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bison once roamed the plains of North America. Their population plummeted from 60 million at the time of European arrival to just 1,500 by 1885, decimated by white settlers (including the infamous Buffalo Bill) in an effort to starve the Native Americans. Today, they are found only in certain protected areas such as Yellowstone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mating takes place from early July through mid-September. The female gives birth to a calf between May and June.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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The International Union for Conservation of Nature\u2019s Red List of Threatened Species (IUCN)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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No evaluated<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Critically endangered<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Description<\/h2>\n \n

Bison bison<\/p>\n \n

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Cattle<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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500 kg to 1 ton<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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1,5 to 2 m<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Plains of America<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Near threatended<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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A coat adapted to extreme temperatures<\/strong><\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n
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This animal is very well adapted to harsh climates, as it can survive temperatures as low as -40\u00b0C thanks to its thick fur and fat reserves.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n

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