What is American bison facts?
American bison are large grazing mammals of North American grasslands.
Anatomy, behavior and diet
A muscular shoulder hump and large head help graze, including plants beneath snow. Herd structure varies by season and sex. The term buffalo is sometimes used, but African and Asian buffalo are distinct animals.
Habitat and conservation
Grazing and wallowing shape habitat. Historical overhunting caused a drastic decline, followed by conservation and managed herds. Wild bison are powerful and unpredictable; keep a safe distance.
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