Open links in new tab
  1.  
  2. American bison - Wikipedia

    • Generally, male domestic bulls were crossed with bison cows, producing offspring of which only the females were fertile. The crossbred animals did not demonstrate any form of hybrid vigor , so the practice was abandoned. See more

    Overview

    The American bison (Bison bison; pl.: bison), commonly known as the American buffalo, or simply buffalo (not to be confused with true buffalo), is a species of bison that is endemic (or native) to North America. … See more

    Etymology

    In American English, both buffalo and bison are considered correct terms for the American bison. However, in British English, the word buffalo is reserved for the African buffalo and water buffalo and not used for th… See more

     
  1. Male bison play no part in raising the young. After a gestation period of about 285 days, the female gives birth to a single yellow-red calf in a secluded area away from the herd. After several days, the calf can keep up with the herd and stays with its mother until the following spring.
    www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/blog/american-bison-fact-sheet/
    www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/blog/american-bison-fact-sheet/
    Was this helpful?
  2. Reproduction & Development - American Bison (Bison bison) Fact …

  3. American Bison Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature - PBS

  4. American Bison - National Wildlife Federation

    The cows (female bison) are pregnant throughout the fall, winter, and early spring. The calves are born in mid-spring to increase the likelihood of surviving the next winter. Most cows only have one offspring. Each calf weighs about …

  5. 15 Facts About Bison - U.S. National Park Service

  6. ADW: Bison bison: INFORMATION

    Bison are born away from the herd in a location that has a lot of cover. Mothers protect the young from danger; males do not participate in this activity. One calf is born per season, weighing from 15 to 25 kg. Male calves are born slightly …

  7. 15 Facts About Our National Mammal: The American …

    Explore more fun facts about the American bison: 1. Bison are the largest mammal in North America. Male bison (called bulls) weigh up to 2,000 pounds and stand 6 feet tall, while females (called cows) weigh up to 1,000 pounds …

  8. The American Bison: An Icon of North American …

    Mar 19, 2023 · Male bison, or bulls, can weigh between 1,000 and 2,200 pounds, while females, or cows, typically weigh between 800 and 1,000 pounds. They can stand up to six feet tall at the shoulder and are typically nine to 11 …

  9. Bison - Wikipedia

    Generally, male domestic bulls were crossed with bison cows, producing offspring of which only the females were fertile. The crossbred animals did not demonstrate any form of hybrid vigor , so the practice was abandoned.

  10. Bison Lifecycle - North American Nature

    Calves remain close to their mothers until autumn when juvenile bison disperse into separate groups of males and females according to age class differences which then persist throughout adulthood.

  11. Some results have been removed