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The American bison (Bison bison; pl.: bison), also called the American buffalo or simply buffalo (not to be confused with true buffalo), is a species of bison native to North America. It is one of two extant species of bison, alongside the European bison .
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Bison stand some 5 to 6.5 feet tall at the shoulder, and can tip the scales at over a ton. Despite their massive size, bison are quick on their feet. When the need arises they can run at speeds up to 40 miles an hour. They sport curved, sharp horns that may grow to be two feet long. These large grazers feed on plains grasses, herbs, shrubs, and twi...
Females (cows) and adult males (bulls) generally live in small, separate bands and come together in very large herds during the summer mating season. Males battle for mating primacy, but such contests rarely turn dangerous. Females give birth to one calf after a nine-month pregnancy.
Bison once covered the Great Plains and much of North America, and were critically important to Plains Indian societies. During the 19th century, settlers killed some 50 million bison for food, sport, and to deprive Native Americans of their most important natural asset. The once enormous herds were reduced to only a few hundred animals. Today, bis...
Learn about the largest land animals in North America, their diet, behavior, and cultural significance. See stunning images of bison in their natural habitat and in captivity.
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O bisão-americano, bisonte-americano ou búfalo-americano ( Bison bison) é uma espécie de bisão (bisonte) que habita a América do Norte. Pastam nas pradarias, em grandes manadas, migrando para o sul durante o inverno, e já foi extremamente abundante.
Learn about the history, ecology and culture of the American bison, the national mammal of the United States. Discover how bison have been conserved, restored and studied by various agencies and tribes across the country.
Learn about the largest terrestrial animals in North America, their habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction and threats. Find out how the Smithsonian's National Zoo supports bison conservation efforts and education.
9 de jun. de 2024 · Learn about bison, the oxlike grazing mammals of North America and Europe, and their evolution, distribution, and conservation. Find out how bison were hunted to near extinction by white settlers and how they are protected today.
9 de mar. de 2023 · Learn about bison, the largest native grazer of America’s Northern Great Plains, and how WWF works to protect and restore their population and habitat. Find out how bison survived extinction, what they eat, and why they are important for the ecosystem.
