American bison
The American bison (Bison bison) is a herbivorous mammal native to North America.
The American bison, commonly known as the American buffalo, or simply buffalo, is a species of bison that is endemic to North America. It is one of two extant species of bison, along with the European bison. — Wikipedia
- Scientific name
- Bison bison
- Class
- Mammal
- Family / order
- Bovidae
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Found in
- North America
- Weight
- 625 kg
- Length
- 2.8 m
- Lifespan
- 33.5 years
- Activity
- Diurnal
- Conservation status
- Near Threatened
What does an American bison eat?
The american bison is a herbivore, feeding on plants.
How big is an American bison?
The american bison weighs around 625 kg and measures about 2.8 m.
How long do American bisons live?
In the wild, the american bison can live up to about 33.5 years.
Where do American bisons live?
American bisons are found in North America, in terrestrial habitats.
Is the american bison endangered?
The american bison is currently listed as “Near Threatened” on the IUCN Red List.