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 a height of 4-5 …

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 European …

Apr 30, 2025 · Massive, majestic and deeply woven into the fabric of North American history, the bison is more than just an iconic mammal; it's a symbol of survival and conservation.

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 …

Dec 25, 2025 · Citizens can help monitor the prairie and bison, and Native Americans can reconnect to their roots under a community science program.

Bison, symbolic animals of the Great Plains, are often mistakenly called buffaloes. By any name, they are formidable beasts and the heaviest land animals in North America.