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) …

People refer to several different large hoofed mammals as the “Buffalo.” There are Asian Buffalo, also known as Water Buffalo, African Buffalo, also known as Cape Buffalo, and bison, which …

Jan 15, 2025 · bison, (genus Bison), either of two species of oxlike grazing mammals that constitute the genus Bison of the family Bovidae. The American bison (B. bison), commonly …

The American bison and the European bison (wisent) are the largest surviving terrestrial animals in North America and Europe. They are typical artiodactyl (cloven hooved) ungulates, and are …

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. Learn how …

This majestic animal joins the ranks of the bald eagle as the official symbol of our country—and much like the eagle, it's one of the greatest conservation success stories of all time. In …

The American bison was named the national mammal of the United States on May 9, 2016. This majestic animal joins the ranks of the Bald Eagle as the official symbol of our country—and …

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 …

Oct 12, 2020 · Bison or buffalo? The American bison is sometimes referred to as a “buffalo.” This name is confusing, though, because the American bison is not a close relative of either the …

Apr 25, 2017 · The American bison (Bison bison), or buffalo, is considered to be the largest terrestrial animal living in North America today. A male buffalo can grow as high as six feet, as …