Plains bison
Bison bison bison
ok. 185 cmAdult male
at the shoulder
at the shoulder
- Mass
- up to around 907 kgAdult males · do 2 000 funtów
Plains bison — size comparison
The plains form of the American bison inhabits North American grasslands. It has a huge head, heavy forequarters and shorter hair over the hindquarters. Both se
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Height
Ground barkReference values · details in the profiles
HeightScale in m
00,511,52
approx. 185 cm
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Plains bison — size comparison — facts and sources
The plains form of the American bison inhabits North American grasslands. It has a huge head, heavy forequarters and shorter hair over the hindquarters. Both sexes have horns. A dense winter coat protects against cold, while developed neck and shoulder muscles help sweep snow aside with the head.
It mainly eats grasses and sedges, moving between grazing areas and reaching food beneath winter snow. Wallowing removes loose hair and helps reduce insect irritation. The resulting shallow hollows become a lasting feature of the landscape.
Females and young form herds, with adult bulls often joining during the breeding season. Reddish-brown calves soon stand and follow their mothers. The group provides protection, although wolves and bears may take young or weakened animals.
National Park Service opisuje dorosłe samce osiągające sześć stóp lub więcej w barku i masę do 2 000 funtów. Na planszy przyjmujemy 185 cm, blisko podanego progu 183 cm. Pomiar biegnie do szczytu obręczy barkowej, nie do rogów ani pyska.