Facts for Kids

🐂 Bison can weigh up to 2,000 pounds, making them the largest terrestrial animals in North America.

🌿 Bison are herbivores and primarily graze on grasses, sedges, and other vegetation.

🏞️ They once roamed in massive herds across the North American plains before near extinction in the 19th century.

🐾 Bison are known for their impressive speed and can run at speeds of up to 35 miles per hour.

🦠 Bison have a unique digestive system that allows them to efficiently process tough plants through fermentation.

❄️ They have a thick coat that helps them survive cold winter temperatures, shedding in the warmer months.

🌍 Bison play a crucial role in their ecosystem by helping to maintain grassland habitats.

📫 A group of bison is called a herd or a gang.

🦷 Bison can live for about 15 to 20 years in the wild.

🏞️ The American Bison is often confused with the European Bison, also known as the wisent.