Buffalo Bisons

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Once Buffalo Bison inhabited vast territories of North America. Herds that counted about 30-70 million species roamed the area freely and were the symbol of free spirit and strength. Native Americans hunted the species for meat, clothing material, and other uses. With the development of commercial hunting and agriculture, the Buffalo Bison experienced a huge decline in numbers. The population was devastated and reduced by a few million and the Buffalo Bison found itself on the verge of extinction.

By the beginning of the 20th century, the Buffalo Bison started to recover. The population grew a little, yet the species never recovered from the damage brought by extensive hunting and habitat loss. Nowadays, Buffalo Bison herds are found in parks and wildlife reserves. It is likely that wild free herds will never come back to North America.

Buffalo Bisons - Description

Buffalo Bison are the largest land animals of North America. Males and females differ in size considerably. A male Buffalo Bison stands about 2m at the shoulder. The length of the body is from 2.13-3.8 m. The shoulder hump and a huge head are prominent Buffalo Bison characteristics. Buffalo Bison have long hair at the front that is of brown color. The length of the hair, as well as the size of the animal, helps to distinguish between a male and a female.

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Buffalo Bison also have horns. They are black in color and tend to curve upward and inward with a sharp tip at the end. The Buffalo Bison has circular black hooves. The legs are short, yet steady.

The Buffalo Bison has two subspecies. The Wood Bison and the Plains Bison differ in size. The Wood Bison has longer legs and appears to be taller. The Plains Bison has a lighter coat color. Buffalo Bison form groups by sex, age, and habitat.

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