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Bison are large, strong animals with big, shaggy coats. They roam in herds across grasslands and are known for their impressive size and strength.
Key details
- Length
- 210-350 cm
- Weight
- 320-1000 kg
- Lifespan
- 15-25 years
- Top Speed
- 56 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1
- Gestation
- 270-300 days
Traits
FurrySocialGrasslandHerbivorousDiurnalKeystone SpeciesSpeedsterGiant
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The Bison has a massive head with short, curved horns and a prominent hump over its shoulders. Its shaggy, dark brown fur is thickest on its forequarters, contrasting with lighter brown on its hindquarters and legs.
Wow! A bison's hump is pure muscle, helping them plow snow for food!
Wow! Bison calves are born with reddish fur, earning them the nickname 'red dogs'!
Wow! Bison herds can number in the thousands, making the ground tremble!
