American bison - Wikipedia
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 America. It is one of two extant species of bison, along with the European bison.
It's Bison, Not Buffalo. And Other American Bison Facts
2018年8月23日 · Old World “true” buffalo (Cape buffalo and water buffalo) are native to Africa and Asia. Bison are found in North America and Europe. Both bison and buffalo are in the bovidae family, but the two are not closely related.
Plains Bison - U.S. Fish and 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). These large mammals once numbered in the tens of millions and roamed North America in nomadic herds.
15 Facts About Bison - U.S. National Park Service
In prehistoric times, millions of bison roamed North America—from the forests of Alaska and the grasslands of Mexico to Nevada’s Great Basin and the eastern Appalachian Mountains.
American Bison - National Wildlife Federation
This animal's true name is the American bison, but most people call them buffalo. Bison are the largest terrestrial animal in North America. They can stand up to six feet (1.8 meters) tall. A male can weigh upwards of a ton (900 kilograms), and a …
15 Facts About Our National Mammal: The American Bison
In prehistoric times, millions of bison roamed North America—from the forests of Alaska and the grasslands of Mexico to Nevada’s Great Basin and the eastern Appalachian Mountains. Their history has been inextricably intertwined with many Indigenous communities.
American Bison or Buffalo: Facts & Where to See Them
2023年5月21日 · The American bison takes the top prize for the largest land mammal in North America. Adult males weigh in at up to 2,000 pounds and stand as tall as six feet high at the shoulder. These titans of North America are grazers, matriarchal-led family groups ranging from tens to thousands of buffalo.
American Bison - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The American bison (Bison bison) is a species of bison native to North America. Sometimes colloquially referred to as buffalo (a distinct species of bovine), it is one of two extant species of bison, alongside the European bison.
Bison Ecology - Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
In North America, both “bison” and “buffalo” refer to the American bison (Bison bison). Generally, “buffalo” is used informally; “bison” is preferred for more formal or scientific purposes. Early European explorers called this animal by many names.
Basic Facts - Bison (U.S. National Park Service)
2023年9月25日 · 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 landscape than any other native large herbivore.