Bison information
Diet, habitat, lifespan, size and speed for the Bison, from the Animalsss field guide — with market prices, listings and guides as they arrive.
About Bison
A bison is a large bovine in the genus Bison within the tribe Bovini. Two extant and numerous extinct species are recognised.
Bison facts & figures
Quick facts
- Scientific name
- Bison bison
- Diet
- Herbivore (grazer)
- Habitat
- Prairies & plains
- A group is called
- Herd
Conservation status
Source: IUCN Red List via GBIF
Classification
- Kingdom Animalia
- Phylum Chordata
- Class Mammalia
- Order Artiodactyla
- Family Bovidae
- Genus Bison
- Species Bison bison
Source: GBIF
Specs
Typical adult range
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Bison — questions people ask
What is the scientific name of the Bison?
Bison bison. In the GBIF backbone taxonomy it sits in Class Mammalia, Order Artiodactyla, Family Bovidae.
Is the Bison endangered?
The IUCN Red List category recorded for Bison bison is Near Threatened (NT), read from the Red List category GBIF publishes for that taxon.
How long does a Bison live?
15 to 20 years, from the field-guide figures shown on this page.
What does a Bison eat?
Herbivore (grazer). Its usual habitat is prairies & plains.
Where can I read about Bison farming and care?
Animalsss has 2 published guides that mention Bison, listed in the Bison blogs section on this page.
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