American bison
American Bison (Bison bison)
The American Bison (Bison bison), also commonly known as the Buffalo in the United States, is a North American species of bison that once roamed the grasslands of North America in vast herds.
Pronunciation
American Bison: /əˈmɛrɪkən ˈbaɪsən/
Etymology
The term "bison" is derived from the Latin word "bisōn", which was the name the Romans gave to these animals when they encountered them in Europe.
Description
The American Bison is the heaviest land animal in North America. It is characterized by its long, shaggy brown coat, a hump over its shoulders, and large, curved horns.
Related Terms
- Bovidae: The family to which the American Bison belongs.
- Bison antiquus: An extinct species of bison that was the ancestor of the American Bison.
- Bison latifrons: Another extinct species of bison, known for its exceptionally long horns.
- Bison priscus: The steppe bison, an extinct species that was widespread in the Pleistocene epoch.
Habitat and Distribution
The American Bison is native to North and Central America. Today, it can be found in national parks and reserves, such as Yellowstone National Park and Wood Buffalo National Park.
Conservation Status
The American Bison is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List due to habitat loss and overhunting in the past.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on American bison
- Wikipedia's article - American bison
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