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10 Facts about Bison and few memes
Every natural object is a conductor of divinity and only by coming into contact with them… may we be filled with the Holy Ghost. John Muir
- Bison (Genus Bison).
The American bison was named the national mammal of the United States on May 9, 2016. This majestic animal joins the ranks of the Bald Eagle as the official symbol of our country — and much like the eagle, they’re a symbol of our American identity and one of the greatest conservation success stories of all time.
15 Facts About Our National Mammal: The American Bison | U.S. Department of the Interior
bison, (genus Bison), either of two species of oxlike grazing mammals that constitute the genus Bison of the family Bovidae. The American bison (B. bison), commonly known as the buffalo or the plains buffalo, is native to North America, and the European bison (B. bonasus), or wisent, is native to Europe. Both species were drastically reduced in numbers by hunting and now occupy small protected areas that are tiny fractions of their former ranges.
Bison | Size, Population, Diet, & Facts | Britannica
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