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 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 …

Jan 11, 2026 · 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, …

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 …

May 21, 2023 · The American bison (also called a buffalo) is iconic, yet what do we know about them? Get to know the bison and how we're helping protect them across the U.S.

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 …

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) …

Sep 25, 2023 · 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 …

Jan 26, 2021 · Increased traffic along the Santa Fe Trail disrupted bison herds, and New Mexican ciboleros (bison hunters) continued to kill between 15,000 and 25,000 bison each year.

Jul 18, 2024 · Bison are also called “buffalo,” but they are not related to African or Asian buffalo species. Bison are wildlife and they are native to the North American continent.