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 …

16 hours ago · Absent from the central Coahuila desert for 160 years, the American bison has returned to the region as part of a 25-year biodiversity conservation effort in northern Mexico.

22 hours ago · Bison are native to North America and parts of Europe. However, the confusion arises because American bison are colloquially referred to as “buffalo,” despite not being true 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 range, while the …

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 …

May 27, 2024 · North American bison are part of the Bovini group which includes cattle, yaks, zebu, wiset (the European bison), and gaur. Although relationships between species are complicated and …

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 …

1 day ago · Wildlife biologists collected collars from a bison herd on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park during the Dragon Bravo fire, offering access to groundbreaking data in bison ecology.