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Buffalo and Bison
Buffalo and bison are large mammals that graze on the grasses of North American prairies. Bison were hunted for their skins almost to extinction in the 19th century and were reduced to a few hundred by the mid-1880s.
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Where did millions of buffalo once live?
On the Great Plains of North America, and even in Europe before they were nearly wiped out due to demand for their hides.
What is the plural of buffalo?
The word buffalo may be singular or plural. The plural of buffalo, according to several sources, may be buffaloes or remain as buffalo.
(The word bison is listed as a plural noun, but is often used as a singular noun.)
What was the fat of the buffalo used for?
it was used for meat and every part of the buffalo was eaten.
pemmican (converted)
hump ribs-immediatley
jerky (converted)
the fat was also used for oil for cooking , and oil lamps for light
What is bigger the Chianina or the Gaur?
Hey man Chianina and the Gaur belong r both Bovids. which is a family of mammals which includes all cattle (both domestic and wild) . the Gaur is the largest member of this family. hence the largest of all cattle
What was buffalo stomach used for?
The buffalo stomach was used as cooking bowls and bags or, containers for water.
What was the weight of buffalo bill Cody?
Buffalo Bill Cody, a famous showman and frontiersman, was known to weigh around 180 pounds (82 kg) during his prime. His height was approximately 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm), contributing to his notable presence as a performer in his Wild West shows. While exact figures may vary in historical records, these estimates provide a general idea of his physical stature.
Did the Americans kill the buffalo in 1889?
yes in 1889 americans killed buffalo but manly with guns.
How are buffalo horns and bison horns different?
Bull bison horns NEVER point towards each other, only the cow (female) ones do. The words buffalo and Bison (which both literaly translate to "Ox like animal") can both refer to the American Plains Bison (Bison bison bison) and the American Woods Bison (Bison bison athabascae- which is larger). Both species have similar horns. Water buffalo horns are much different.
A buffalo chopper is also known as a food cutter. It is a commercial machine used to chop meat, vegetables, bread etc. It gets its name because the first food cutters made in the US were made by the Smith Company in Buffalo NY. These machines had both the Smith name and Buffalo, New York cast into the support pieces for the machine. Buffalo was larger and more prominent lettering, hence the name "BUFFALO CHOPPER". Just like Buffalo Wings, no buffalo just the location where they became famous.
How many stomachs do buffalo have?
Bison have four stomachs like all other bovines in the bovidae family.
if the herd is all heading in the same direction and one of them farts, yes they face the wind
How did the Plains Indians divide the work that went into a buffalo hunt?
they divided the work by leaving it aside
What do you think the buffalo is the king of plains?
Buffalo provided the plains people almost everything they needed... :/
examples: moccasins,foods and stuff like that!...................................
