- Bison - Wikipedia
A bison (pl : bison) is a large bovine in the genus Bison (from Greek, meaning 'wild ox' [1]) within the tribe Bovini Two extant and numerous extinct species are recognised
- 15 Facts About Bison - U. S. National Park Service
Bison are the largest land mammal in North America Male bison (called bulls) weigh up to 2,000 pounds and stand 6 feet tall, while females (called cows) weigh up to 1,000 pounds and reach a height of 4-5 feet
- Bison | Size, Population, Diet, Facts | Britannica
Bison, either of two species of oxlike grazing mammals that constitute the genus Bison Hunting drastically reduced the populations of the American bison (B bison), or buffalo, and the European bison (B bonasus), or wisent, and now these animals occupy only small fractions of their former ranges
- Bison Bounced Back From Near Extinction | HowStuffWorks
North America is home to two bison subspecies: the plains bison and the wood bison The plains bison is more widespread, known for its slightly smaller size and broader range, while the wood bison tends to be larger and is typically found in more forested, northern habitats
- 44 bison released into Coahuila reserve - Mexico News Daily
Absent from the central Coahuila desert for 160 years, the American bison has returned to the region as part of a 25-year biodiversity conservation effort in northern Mexico
- American Bison Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature | PBS
Prior to 1800, bison were widespread and numerous throughout much of western North America They were a major source of meat and hides in the United States, and formed the basis of the economy
- Bison: Characteristics, Diet, Facts More [Fact Sheet]
Description The bison is a large, hoofed mammal with a distinct hump on its back, strong limbs, and a thick fur coat that varies in color from dark brown to lighter shades Adult males are generally larger than females Their large heads feature small, curved horns that can grow up to 2 feet (61 cm) long, which they use for fighting and foraging
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