Bison

Bison bison

Vital Statistics

5 - 6 feet

Male: up to 2,000 lbs; Female: 800 - 1,100 lbs

Hay, herbivore chow, salt block

Status: Vulnerable

Geographic Region

Grasslands of the midwest United States and into Canada

At The Zoo

North America

Did You Know?

Bison can sprint at 35 mph. They can beat a horse in a short race.