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 America. It is one of two extant species of bison, along with the European bison.

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 athabascae). These large mammals once numbered in the tens of millions and roamed North America in nomadic herds.

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 The Nature Conservancy is protecting the once nearly extinct American bison across 12 preserves in the central United States.

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 prehistoric times, millions of bison roamed North America—from the forests of Alaska and the grasslands of Mexico to Nevada’s Great Basin and the ...

Nov 10, 2020 · We encourage you to keep an eye out for bison on your trip through the Badlands, but please remember that they are wild animals. Maintain a distance of 100 feet whenever possible and do not provoke bison. These animals can cause severe injuries or even deaths if …

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 upwards of a ton (900 kilograms), and a …

Dec 18, 2024 · The American bison or buffalo (Bison bison), is the largest mammal on the North American continent. This magnificent creature, which is a member of the the cow family Bovidae , was given its common name by early French explorers who …

Sometimes colloquially referred to as buffalo (a distinct species of bovine), it is one of two extant species of bison, alongside the European bison. Once roaming in vast herds, the species nearly became extinct by a combination of commercial hunting and slaughter in the 19th century and introduction of bovine diseases from domestic cattle.

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 African buffalo or the water buffalo (which is found in Asia).

Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.