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.

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 …

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 …

Bison represent exactly this principle: early protection combined with public access creates the conditions for species recovery and stewardship for future generations. In this guide, we explore 10 …

13 hours ago · A bull bison skull collected in Montana by Smithsonian taxidermist William Temple Hornaday, who would go on to champion bison conservation through museum exhibits and displays …

1 day ago · Mark your calendar for all things bison as the museum celebrates the nation’s 250th anniversary with a spotlight on the national mammal

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 …

May 27, 2024 · Bison are large, social bovids (cattle relatives) adapted to grazing, characterized by a prominent shoulder hump, massive head and forequarters, and (in many populations) dense, shaggy …

Explore the world of these majestic beasts and the various types of bison, species, their unique traits, living environments, and behaviors.

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