American bison
A kind of bison · also called American buffalo, buffalo
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About
The American bison is the heaviest land mammal in North America, known for its tall shoulder hump and massive head.
Males are much larger than females, which usually weigh around 1,000 pounds (450 kg). It is one of only two surviving bison species, typically weighing more than the taller European bison. A prominent hump of muscle on its back supports the heavy skull and lets the animal swing its head to clear snow while grazing in winter.
From Wikipedia
The American bison, commonly known as the American buffalo, or simply buffalo, is a species of bison that is endemic to North America. It is one of two extant species of bison, along with the European bison.
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Questions people ask
- How big is an American bison?
- An American bison stands about 5.9 feet (1.8 m) tall at the shoulder, measures 9.2 feet (2.8 m) long, and weighs around 1,650 pounds (750 kg). That puts its weight close to that of a subcompact car.
- How much space does an American bison take up?
- About 198 gal (750 L), the volume of its body.
Weight
1,653 lb (750 kg)
- Space it takes up
- 198 gal (750 L)
- Length
- 9.19 ft (2.8 m)
- Height
- 5.91 ft (1.8 m)
Quick answer
An American bison stands about 5.9 feet (1.8 m) tall at the shoulder, measures 9.2 feet (2.8 m) long, and weighs around 1,650 pounds (750 kg). That puts its weight close to that of a subcompact car.
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