Bison
Common Name:
Bison
Scientific Name:
Bison bison
IUCN Status:
Near Threatened
Risks: Bison are threatened by genetic diversity and habitat loss.
Diet: Bison are considered generalist foragers meaning they eat a wide array of grasses and sedges.
Height: 2.8 m
Weight: Males weigh between 460 to 990 kg and females weigh between 360 to 540 kg.
Fun Facts
- Bison can run up to 55 km per hour and are extremely agile despite their large size.
- They are strong swimmers and have been known to swim across rivers over 1 km wide.
- Bison are the largest land mammal in North America with some adult bulls weighing in excess of 900 kg.
About Us
Dante, Maude and Red20 are all part of the bison herd. Dante was born at Assiniboine Park Zoo in 2009 while Maude was born in 2016 and Red20 was born in 2009.
Learn more about the Bison at the Zoo!