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 …

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, …

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 …

May 21, 2023 · The American bison (also called a buffalo) is iconic, yet what do we know about them? Get to know the bison and how we're helping protect them across the U.S.

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 …

Oct 10, 2025 · With Indigenous Peoples’ Day Monday, October 13, we look at the herds of bison many tribes relied on that were nearly wiped out.

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 …

Bison are the iconic image of the Great Plains and the Old West. They are massive, shaggy beasts and the heaviest land animals in North America. Despite their hefty size, bison are …

16 hours ago · The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approved dual classifications for bison this week, creating a distinction between domestic bison and wild bison, which are …