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 a height of 4-5 …

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 …

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 and water buffalo) are …

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 range, while the …

Nov 25, 2025 · Bison in the Fort Peck cultural herd graze on a foggy winter morning in February 2024. More than 800 animals spread across 33,000 acres make up the reservation’s current herd. Credit: …

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.

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 basis of …

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 …

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) to North …