
American bison - Wikipedia
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) to North …
Buffalo - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
Everything you should know about the Buffalo. The Buffalo is a large, imposing, hoofed mammal with an imposing pair of horns atop its head.
Bison | Size, Population, Diet, & Facts | Britannica
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, and the …
11 Types of Buffalo: Facts and Photos - TRVST
Enter the wild world of buffalo and learn about their habitats, unique characteristics and find out about the different types of buffalo.
Plains Bison - U.S. Fish and 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 (Bison bison …
American Bison - National Wildlife Federation
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 male can weigh …
Buffalo Animal Facts - Syncerus caffer - A-Z Animals
May 27, 2024 · All African buffalo are large and cattle-like animals, though they don’t share a close genetic link to cattle. The males average 1,600 pounds as adults–about as big as a four-wheeler! …
American Bison or Buffalo: Facts & Where to See Them
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.
Buffalo: Facts, Threats, & Conservation | IFAW
Find out more about the three species of true buffalo (the African buffalo, the water buffalo, and the anoa) and their roles within their ecosystems.
Basic Facts - Bison (U.S. National Park Service)
Sep 25, 2023 · Bison, or North American Buffalo (Bison bison), are the largest land mammal in North America. Prior to European settlement, millions of bison ranged more widely across the landscape …