American Bison | Buffalo
Bison, also commonly known as buffalo, are nomadic grazing herbivores and the largest surviving terrestrial mammals in North America and Europe. Once a symbol for the American Great Plains, vast herds of bison provided food, clothing and tools for the native people of the prairies. After being hunted to near extinction by settlers, the majority of bison today are raised in captivity as livestock.
The typical Bison | Buffalo has an overall height of 60.0"-78.0" (1.52-1.98 m) and body length of 79.0"-138.0" (2-3.5 m). An average Bison | Buffalo weighs between 660-2,200 lb (300-1000 kg) and has a typical lifespan of 15 years (wild), 25 years (captivity).
Bison, also commonly known as buffalo, are nomadic grazing herbivores and the largest surviving terrestrial mammals in North America and Europe. Once a symbol for the American Great Plains, vast herds of bison provided food, clothing and tools for the native people of the prairies. After being hunted to near extinction by settlers, the majority of bison today are raised in captivity as livestock.
The typical Bison | Buffalo has an overall height of 60.0"-78.0" (1.52-1.98 m) and body length of 79.0"-138.0" (2-3.5 m). An average Bison | Buffalo weighs between 660-2,200 lb (300-1000 kg) and has a typical lifespan of 15 years (wild), 25 years (captivity).