Buffalo Bison Roam the Range

Buffalo Bison Roam the Range

• American Bison. The American bison is a large hoofed mammal (or ungulate) that inhabits the plains of the United States and Canada
• American bison is not related to the water buffalo or the African buffalo, which are the only true buffaloes in the world.
• Bison are the largest mammal in North America. Male bison (called bulls) weigh up to 2,000 pounds and stand 6 feet tall, while females (called cows) weigh up to 1,000 pounds and reach a height of 4-5 feet. Bison calves weigh 30-70 pounds at birth
• Public lands managed by Interior support 17 bison herds — or approximately 10,000 bison — in 12 states,
• baby bison. Bison calves tend to be born from late March through May and are orange-red in color, earning them the nickname “red dogs
•  they are unpredictable and can charge at any moment.
• They can run up to 35 miles per hour. Plus, they’re extremely agile. Bison can spin around quickly, jump high fences and are strong swimmers.