- 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
- 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
- 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
- The Rare White Bison Is a One-in-a-Million Sight - A-Z Animals
White bison are incredibly rare and spiritually significant Yellowstone’s 2024 calf highlights genuine genetic rarity
- Research to support conservation of America’s national mammal, the bison
Together, these projects deliver critical science for management of free-roaming bison, ensuring the long-term health of bison populations and public lands in America
- Whats The Difference Between Buffalo And Bison? | IFLScience
Bison are native to North America and parts of Europe However, the confusion arises because American bison are colloquially referred to as “buffalo,” despite not being true buffalo
- American bison - Smithsonians National Zoo
American bison are North America's largest terrestrial animals Millions once roamed the grasslands and prairies of the Great Plains, but today the bison population survives primarily in conservation herds
- Plains Bison (Bison bison bison) | U. S. Fish Wildlife Service
A familiar icon of the American West, the Plains bison (Bison bison bison), also commonly called buffalo, is one of two subspecies of the American bison, with the other being the wood bison (Bison bison athabascae)
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