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Takeaways:
- Bison not only hold cultural ties with tribes across America, but they are also considered to be ‘ecosystem engineers’ due to their ability to help manage the land.
- As these animals graze, wallow and tramples, they make landscapes more habitable and accessible for hundreds of prairie species.
- Bison are also an extremely adaptable species as they are able to adjust to high temperatures and lack of water.