- 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
- Here’s a look at American bison one of the greatest conservation . . .
As great changes came to the West, circumstances led to the near-extinction of the bison High-powered rifles were efficient tools to kill large numbers of animals from a distance
- 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)
- 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
- Bison Bounced Back From Near Extinction | HowStuffWorks
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
- Bison bison (American bison) | INFORMATION | Animal Diversity Web - ADW
Bison historically occurred throughout the grasslands and open savannas of North America However, they were also found from boreal habitats to semi-desert habitats if grazing was suitable
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