How To Protect Bison And Their Habitat
Posted by admin on September 25, 2011 in Uncategorized
Knowing how to protect Bison and their habitat is vital if we want to encourage population growth. Bison are the largest land mammals found in North America, and thus require a lot of land. Although their size can be intimidating, they are most likely to feast on the grasses found in prairies. They will typically mate in August or September, and approximately 285 days later will give birth.
The American bison can expect to live for up to 15 years if living in nature, and up to 25 years in captivity. They were hunted to almost extinction during the nineteenth century and still exist in reduced numbers. These numbers mean that future generations will need to continue the efforts at re-population.
Evidence suggests that the only free roaming and genetically pure bison in North America can currently be found in:
1) Montana
2) South Dakota
3) Alberta, Canada
4) Yellowstone Park
When bison are moved to new locations, it is vital to make sure that the proper care is taken to protect their genetics. It is commonly believed that if the appropriate care is taken and adequate room is provided for them to roam, that their numbers can continue to improve.
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