Latest about bison
Bison are being introduced to the Russian Arctic to replace extinct woolly mammoths. But why?
Large herbivores could transform the local ecosystem by grazing and recycling nutrients, but the climate was probably more important in shaping the vast, frigid grasslands of the Pleistocene.
Three people gored by bison in a month at Yellowstone National Park. Why do these attacks happen?
Park officials say visitors should keep a respectful distance.
Utah Runners' 'Freak Accident' with Charging Bison Explained
A runner in Utah was gored by a bison, and then his date suffered the same fate. Why do bison charge people?
Bison vs. buffalo: What's the difference?
Early European settlers in North America used "bison" and "buffalo" interchangeably, and the name "buffalo," though scientifically inaccurate, stuck.
Facts About Bison
The American bison is the official mammal of the United States and is the largest mammal in North America.
Ancient Sloth and Bison Fossils Turn Up in LA Metro Dig
Fossils from a bison and a giant sloth were unearthed on May 16 in Los Angeles by the LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
Bison Reintroduced to Canadian Wild After a Century of Conservation Efforts
Bison have returned to a Canadian park after the animals' near extinction in the 1800s.
Mysterious Bison Hybrid Revealed from Ancient DNA and Cave Paintings
Clever detective work involving research on both ancient DNA and cave paintings from the last ice age has revealed a previously unknown species of hybrid bison, according to a new study.
