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 …

Mar 5, 2026 · 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 …

1 day ago · See the 2,500-Pound Bronze Bison as They Arrive at Their New, Permanent Place at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History More than a century ago, the massive mammals …

The American bison’s scientific name is Bison bison, and there are two recognized subspecies: the plains bison and the wood bison. Each subspecies has adapted to different environments and climates.

Learn key facts about bison, why they are vital to the Northern Great Plains, and how WWF is helping restore large, healthy herds.

There is perhaps no greater symbol of the American West than the American buffalo, or more correctly, bison. The largest land animal in North America, it has endured as an icon of our heritage, spirit and …

Feb 10, 2026 · A species account of American bison (Bos bison) in Texas. This includes a physical description, geographic distribution, a list of subspecies, habitats, population status and conservation …

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 conservation herds.

5 hours ago · A herd of bison moves across a road in Yellowstone National Park. Visitors come from around the globe to see the unique American animals. (Getty Images) Are Wyoming's iconic shaggy, …