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 …

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, …

Aug 23, 2018 · Are bison and buffalo the same? Though the terms are often used interchangeably, buffalo and bison are distinct animals. Old World “true” buffalo (Cape buffalo …

Apr 30, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

Jul 8, 2025 · Read on to gain a greater understanding of these special mammals and learn more about the difference between bison and buffalo, what bison eat and the efforts to recover their …

Bison are often called buffalo in North America, but this is technically incorrect since true buffalo are native only to Asia (water buffalo) and Africa (African buffalo). Bison are very closely …

Jul 6, 2023 · Prior to 1800, bison were widespread and numerous throughout much of western North America. They were a major source of meat and hides in the United States, and formed …

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) …