- 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
- Everything You Need to Know: 10 Incredible Bison Facts
The American bison, also known as buffalo, is a symbol of resilience and an icon of the American landscape Once roaming the grasslands of North America in massive herds of 30 to 60 million, bison faced near extinction in the 1800s due to overhunting and habitat loss
- Its Bison, Not Buffalo. And Other American Bison Facts
Are bison and buffalo the same? Though the terms are often used interchangeably, buffalo and bison are distinct animals Old World “true” buffalo (Cape buffalo and water buffalo) are native to Africa and Asia Bison are found in North America and Europe Both bison and buffalo are in the bovidae family, but the two are not closely related
- American Bison - National Geographic Kids
Bison are the iconic image of the Great Plains and the Old West They are massive, shaggy beasts and the heaviest land animals in North America Despite their hefty size, bison are quick on
- Basic Facts - Bison (U. S. National Park Service)
Bison, or North American Buffalo (Bison bison), are the largest land mammal in North America Prior to European settlement, millions of bison ranged more widely across the landscape than any other native large herbivore
- American bison - Wikipedia
The American bison (Bison bison; pl : bison), commonly known as the American buffalo, or simply buffalo (not to be confused with true buffalo), is a species of bison that is endemic (or native) to North America
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