
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 …
Sunset Ridge Buffalo Farm
The farm also hosts guided covered wagon tours - come visit to learn more about our buffalo herd. Our delicious and nutritious bison meat is sold at the farm, online and at area farmers' markets. Welcome …
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, and the …
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.
American Bison or Buffalo: Facts & Where to See Them
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.
Did You Know this About American Bison? | Defenders of Wildlife
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 populations.
The Rare White Bison Is a One-in-a-Million Sight - A-Z Animals
Dec 8, 2025 · White bison are incredibly rare and spiritually significant. Yellowstone’s 2024 calf highlights genuine genetic rarity.
What’s the Difference Between Bison and Buffalo? Are They the Same?
Apr 5, 2023 · What is the difference between bison and buffalo? First of all, the words bison and buffalo don’t refer to single animals. There are two species of bison: The American bison (scientific name …
American bison - Smithsonian's National Zoo
American bison are North America's largest terrestrial animals. Millions once roamed the grasslands and prairies of the Great Plains, but today the bison population survives primarily in conservation herds.