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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 - Colorado Encyclopedia The American Plains Bison (Bison bison) are large mammals in the Bovidae family, recognizable for their large head, shaggy coats, pronounced hump, and close association with the American West Bison are commonly and incorrectly referred to as "buffalo," which are Asian and African animals
Research to support conservation of America’s national mammal . . . Once numbering in the tens of millions, plains bison (Bison bison bison) were nearly driven to extinction with only a few hundred individuals remaining by the late 19th century Plains bison have since recovered to approximately 20,000 animals managed in conservation herds throughout North America, yet substantial challenges to their recovery remain The Department of the Interior (DOI
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
Where To See Bison In Colorado - WildLifeFAQ Discover the best locations in Colorado to see bison in their natural habitat From Rocky Mountain Arsenal to Custer State Park, this guide has all the information you need for an unforgettable bison viewing experience
Plains Bison - U. S. Fish and 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)