How the American bison survives Montana's brutal subzero winters

Casey Anderson's Wild Tracks 105: Backyard Bison · 3:40 · Video: Smithsonian Channel · Watch at the source

In short: Join Casey Anderson to explore the remarkable biological adaptations that allow the American bison to thrive amidst 50-mile winds and temperatures as low as 40 below.

The video examines the survival mechanisms of the American bison in the harsh Montana wilderness. It highlights how the animal utilizes its 2,000 lbs. of mass to generate essential metabolic heat, paired with a specialized, layered fur coat to withstand extreme cold.

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