
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.
Basic Facts - Bison (U.S. National Park Service)
Sep 25, 2023 · A bison skull uncovered during a 2015 fire in Glacier National Park, proving their migration from the region. Photo courtesy of Mark J. Biel. Predecessors of modern bison found …
Bison | Size, Population, Diet, & Facts | Britannica
Oct 29, 2025 · 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, …
American bison - Wikipedia
American bison ... 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 …
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 …
North Dakota State Bison
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Sadness as UK's 'first' free-roaming bison passes away - BBC
4 days ago · Tributes have been paid to the matriarch of the UK's only free-roaming bison herd after she passed away aged 21. The "pioneering" bison was among the first to roam freely in …
Bison Bounced Back From Near Extinction | HowStuffWorks
Apr 30, 2025 · Massive, majestic and deeply woven into the fabric of North American history, the bison is more than just an iconic mammal; it's a symbol of survival and conservation.
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 Animal Facts - Bison Bison - A-Z Animals
May 27, 2024 · North American bison are part of the Bovini group which includes cattle, yaks, zebu, wiset (the European bison), and gaur. Although relationships between species are …