American Bison
Bison bison
The American bison, is a North American species
of bison that once roamed the grasslands of North
America in massive herds. They became nearly
extinct by a combination of commercial hunting
and slaughter in the 19th century and introduction
of bovine diseases from domestic cattle, and have
made a recent resurgence largely restricted to a few
national parks and reserves.
of bison that once roamed the grasslands of North
America in massive herds. They became nearly
extinct by a combination of commercial hunting
and slaughter in the 19th century and introduction
of bovine diseases from domestic cattle, and have
made a recent resurgence largely restricted to a few
national parks and reserves.
DIET
Bison are herbivores, grazing on the grasses and
sedges of the North American prairies.
sedges of the North American prairies.
FAST FACTS
Size: 8.2 feet height
Weight: 700 – 2200 lbs
Lifespan: 12 – 20 years in
the wild.
Weight: 700 – 2200 lbs
Lifespan: 12 – 20 years in
the wild.