Wisents (Bison bonasus) are a European breed of Bison. They are commonly referred to as European Wood Bison. The Wisent is the only existing species of Bison compared to the other three subspecies of bison who have gone extinct. The Wisent is the heaviest wild animal in Europe to survive. Wisents were theoretically heavier than their ancestors in old days, comparable to their American cousins. Their horns varied from medium-sized horns curving towards each other or smaller horns facing outwards. Because of hunters, Wisents are only seen in captivity of zoos.
European Bison have a shoulder height between 72”-78.7” (183-200 cm), body length from 98”-107” (250-271 cm), standing height of roughly 75.2”-81.5” (191-207 cm), and a body width of 33.1”-35” (84-89 cm). The horns of a European Bison are between 8”-26” (20.3-66 cm). Weights of European Bison vary between males and females with males weighing between 882-2028 lb (400-920 kg) and females from 661-1190 lb (300-540 kg). European Bison have a typical lifespan of 18-24 years in the wild and 25-30 years in captivity.
Wisents (Bison bonasus) are a European breed of Bison. They are commonly referred to as European Wood Bison. The Wisent is the only existing species of Bison compared to the other three subspecies of bison who have gone extinct. The Wisent is the heaviest wild animal in Europe to survive. Wisents were theoretically heavier than their ancestors in old days, comparable to their American cousins. Their horns varied from medium-sized horns curving towards each other or smaller horns facing outwards. Because of hunters, Wisents are only seen in captivity of zoos.
European Bison have a shoulder height between 72”-78.7” (183-200 cm), body length from 98”-107” (250-271 cm), standing height of roughly 75.2”-81.5” (191-207 cm), and a body width of 33.1”-35” (84-89 cm). The horns of a European Bison are between 8”-26” (20.3-66 cm). Weights of European Bison vary between males and females with males weighing between 882-2028 lb (400-920 kg) and females from 661-1190 lb (300-540 kg). European Bison have a typical lifespan of 18-24 years in the wild and 25-30 years in captivity.
