Fun Facts
What do you NOT need for a trip to Theodore Roosevelt National Park?
A Bad Spirit.
What is a yucca's habitat.
Hot, sunny, and dry.
What is a bison's scientific name?
Bison bison.
Where is Theodore Roosevelt National Park located?
North Dakota.
What did Theodore Roosevelt originally come to North Dakota to do?
Hunt bison.
Can you eat the green paddles, or the pink spheres on top of a prickly pear?
Both!
What are bison's threats?
Diseases, habitat loss, and hunters.
Who helped establish Theodore Roosevelt National Park?
President Harry S. Truman.
What are fun things to do besides hiking and camping?
Picnicking, biking, animals sightings, and horse back riding.
What is a prickly pear's scientific name?
Opuntina.
A Tiger Salamander's life span in the wild is 10-16 years, but in captivity they can live up to --- years.
25
When was Theodore Roosevelt National Park established?
November 10th, 1978.
What is another thing Theodore Roosevelt do here besides hunt bison?
Became a cattle rancher.
Name another threat to a prickly pear besides, tortoises, rodents, and birds.
Iguanas.
How many waterfowl species are there?
25
Why was Theodore Roosevelt National Park established?
Theodore Roosevelt National Park was established to honor the 26th President’s immense contributions to natural resource conservation and to protect the North Dakota Badlands.
Name two fun places to go in Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Longhorn Steers, 14-Mile Scenic Drive, Boicourt Overlook, and Peaceful Valley Ranch.
What type of plant is a Yucca?
Asparagaceae.
Name one type of animal a tiger salamander is NOT.
Mammals, fish, birds, reptiles, and invertebrates.
How has Theodore Roosevelt National Park made a positive impact on its environment?
Theodore Roosevelt National Park helps boost the local economy through tourism.