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. Of the two surviving …

Jun 11, 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, …

Jun 11, 2025 · A New Jersey man was gored by a Yellowstone National Park bison – the second person this year to feel the wrath of the two-ton beasts when they get too close. The victim – a …

Aug 23, 2018 · The iconic song of the American West, “Home on the Range,” got a key detail wrong — buffalo never roamed the region! But bison still do. Isn’t it time you learned why? Are …

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 …

The Bison belongs to the genus Bison of the Bovidae family in the Artiodactyla order. It can weigh between 900 and 2,200 pounds, stand between 6 and 6.5 feet tall at the shoulder, and be up …

The American bison, also known as buffalo, is a symbol of resilience and an icon of the American landscape. Once roaming the grasslands of North America in massive herds of 30 to 60 …

2 days ago · “Bison” is the scientific name, but both “bison” and “buffalo” are used as common names for this iconic species. The Cape Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) and Water Buffalo (Bubalus …

21 hours ago · Dozens of Yellowstone National Park visitors were shocked to witness the death of a bison that slipped into the scalding waters of the Grand Prismatic Spring over the weekend. …

Learn all about bison, their habitat, and memorable stories that highlight their importance in the landscape of America.