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  1. 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.

  2. 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 …

  3. Bison | Size, Population, Diet, & Facts | Britannica

    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 …

  4. Bison - Colorado Parks and Wildlife

    Senate Bill 25-053 establishes free-roaming, wild bison that travel into Colorado will be managed as a big-game species. CPW may issue special management licenses as needed for specific …

  5. 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 …

  6. 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.

  7. Everything You Need to Know: 10 Incredible Bison Facts

    The American bison, also known as buffalo, is a symbol of resilience and an icon of the American landscape. Once roaming the grasslands of North America in massive herds of 30 to 60 …

  8. Plains Bison (Bison bison bison) | U.S. Fish & 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 …

  9. Did You Know this About American Bison? | Defenders of Wildlife

    Jul 8, 2025 · Bison are the largest land mammal in North America and the national mammal of the United States. Bison are a successful recovery story-in-the-works after nearly being wiped out …

  10. Family-Owned Bison Farm - Buck Wild Bison

    Learn how we bring wild, American-raised bison from ranch to table—one bite at a time. Learn more about our bison farm.