Read the following passage.
A. Plains bison once numbered in the tens of millions across North American grasslands, including the Canadian prairies. Overhunting and habitat conversion in the nineteenth century drove them nearly to extinction. A few privately and publicly protected herds became the seed stock for later recovery. Today bison again graze in national parks, First Nations lands, and conservation ranches as living symbols of prairie restoration. A careful description of plains bison starts with what it is before listing exceptions. In Canadian settings, plains bison shows up in both large cities and smaller communities.
B. Bison are large grazers that prefer grasses and can reshape plant communities by their feeding and wallowing. Their heavy bodies create depressions that hold water and benefit insects and birds. Unlike cattle, bison often move more widely across a pasture if given space, which can reduce overgrazing in one spot. Winter coats shed in sheets each spring as temperatures rise. When equipment or schedules fail, staff adjust routines so the public still gets clear guidance. Seasonal peaks test whether procedures for plains bison still work under pressure.
C. Reintroduction projects carefully manage genetics to avoid too much cattle hybridization and to keep disease risks low. Fences, highway crossings, and community agreements decide where herds can expand. Indigenous nations lead several bison return efforts that reconnect ceremony, food sovereignty, and ecology. Visitors watch from vehicles at park pullouts rather than approaching on foot.
D. Market demand for bison meat supports some commercial herds while conservation herds focus on ecological goals. Climate extremes and drought still test grassland managers. Scientists compare plant diversity inside and outside bison pastures to measure restoration progress. School programs use bison stories to teach prairie history that textbooks once skipped. Future upgrades will likely focus on clearer communication as much as new hardware.
E. Not given in any of the above paragraphs.
Decide which paragraph, A to D, has the information given in each statement below. Select E if the information is not given in any of the paragraphs.