Zoology of the ZooPl. L
American bison
Bison bison
Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Bovidae
Fig. 1. American bison
Fig. 2. Range
| Length or height | Shoulder height about 1.5-2 m |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 400-1,000 kg |
| Food | Grasses |
| Lifespan | About 15-20 years |
| Society | Herds |
| Habitat | grassland |
| Range | North America |
| Wild or tame | Wild; some ranched |
Tens of millions roamed North America; by about 1889 fewer than 1,000 remained. The national mammal of the United States since 2016.
Observe: Watch it wallow in dust to shed insects.