Bison
Bison
are
large
mammals.
They
have
very
big
heads.
There
are
two
kinds
of
bison.
American
bison
live
in
North
America.
European
bison
live
in
Europe.
Bison
have
a
bump
on
their
backs.
The
bump
is
near
their
shoulders.
It
is
called
a
hump.
Bison
have
hooves.
Their
fur
is
brown.
It
is
longer
near
the
front
of
their
bodies.
Most
American
bison
live
on
plains.
Others
live
near
trees.
European
bison
live
in
forests.
Bison
used
to
live
many
places.
Now
much
of
their
habitat
is
gone.
Bison
mostly
eat
grass.
They
also
eat
leaves.
Sometimes
they
eat
twigs.
They
graze
during
the
day.
Bison
migrate
in
the
winter.
They
walk
in
a
line
to
find
food.
Female
bison
have
one
baby
at
a
time.
They
care
for
their
calf
for
up
to
one
year.
Bison
live
in
groups
called
bands.
They
live
for
up
to
20
years
in
the
wild.
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Bison Classification: Mammal
Diet: Herbivore
Endangered Status: American bison are Near Threatened. European bison are Vulnerable. -
Average Length An American bison is longer than a sofa. -
Average Weight An American bison is heavier than a soda vending machine.
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