• Key Information

  • Bison

  • Species
    American bison, European bison
  • Diet
    Herbivore
  • Height
    6 ft 7 in to 6 ft 11 in
  • Length
    9 ft 6 in to 11 ft 6 in
  • Weight
    880 to 2,800 lb
  • Classification
    Mammalia > Artiodactyla > Bovinae
  • Life Span
    Up to 20 years
  • Conservation Status
    Not Threatened
  • Habitat
    Grasslands and prairies
  • Learning Point
  • Bison are a large bovine (cow-like) animal, some living in North America, others in Europe. They have a long history with humans, and a number of species have become extinct.
  • Project
  • Draw a bison herd in the grasslands of Europe or North America.
  • Location
  • Places
    North America and Europe
  • Fun Facts
  • Bison are known for being calm and peaceful animals, that sometimes can turn aggressive.
  • The name used for the American Bison is "Buffalo", but true Buffalos live in Africa.
  • The bison was the main source of resources for many indigenous people in North America, including providing food, clothing and shelter.
  • The American Bison was almost hunted to extinction, with a population as low as 1,091 animals in 1889.