Although bison are well known for their strength and power, they aren’t considered graceful or agile by many. Instead, most people think of these animals as slow and clumsy, built only for slow marches similar to cattle. But there is more to our giant friends than meets the eye as bison are able to move …
When it comes to raising farm animals, most people think about raising chickens, cows, and horses, but what about raising non-traditional farm animals like bison? Keeping bison is doable for anyone who has raised farm animals before. However, bison are a bit trickier than raising other cattle since bison need more space, a lot of …
Bison are large and hairy creatures wandering the plains of North America. Despite their large size, they can move at astonishing speeds and can easily outrun a human. Unfortunately, they are not gifted with good eyesight. But, thankfully for the bison, their good sense of smell compensates for their poor vision! With their commendable faculty of …
Bison is one of North America’s largest wild animals. These mighty mammals can easily tower over people and other wildlife, so it is no surprise that they symbolize strength and power. While their size and importance are undisputed in their continent, they face stiff competition from the rest of the world. In Africa, tons of …
Plains bison are one of the most iconic animals in North America, and they have been part of the ecosystem ever since the ice age. Our furry friends can also take pride in being one of the largest and most powerful animals on the continent. Being so well-known also means that bison are often …
Few animals in North America can match the weight and size of the bison, making these mighty beasts among the continent’s largest animals. When they reach full size, a bison can tower over almost all other American wildlife, but something like this doesn’t happen overnight. Getting so big requires many factors working in their favor. …
Bison are famous for migrating across the plains in search of food, but walking these vast distances requires them to pass through many obstacles, including water. Crossing water like rivers and lakes is a challenge for many animals, but bison are some of the continent’s strongest animals, and they find a way to get across. …
There are as few animals as fascinating and culturally significant to North America as the mighty bison. For hundreds of years, these great beasts have roamed the continent’s plains and overcome countless hardships, even coming back from near extinction. Today the bison population has bounced back in a big way and is currently stable. For …
The bison: big, fast, strong, floofy – and often called by the wrong name. Why are bison referred to as “American buffalo,” where did they come from, and who are their cousins? Floofmania gives you the 411 on everything you need to know about the American bison. What Kind Of Animal Is A Bison? Bison …
You probably heard about bison stampedes – or a bunch of enormous, powerful, and majestic bison running in a single direction. But have you ever wondered why you always see bison running or traveling in groups? Well, that’s because similar to cows, bison also live in herds! Bison live in herds because of several benefits …
At first glance, you might think you see double – but you aren’t! One animal in front of you is a bison, and one in front of you is a cow. Why do they look so similar, and how can you tell them apart? There are a wide variety of cows, but only two living …
Some people eat to live, others live to eat. Whether the Bison is in it for enjoyment or not is unclear, but one thing is certain. It eats a lot, and it spends almost all of its time doing so! Since eating takes up such a huge part of their life, it is what shapes …
In North America, you can find many fascinating creatures in the wilderness, but few of them are as iconic as the bison and moose. Bison are some of the unique animals here, and the moose is one of the continent’s largest and most prominent creatures. But while they might seem different, both animals also have …
Did you know that ancient American tribes used to believe that thunders are associated with a herd of bison running on the prairies? Because of a bison’s huge size of 930 to 2,200 pounds and height of 7 to 11.5 feet, we can’t blame these tribes for thinking that the sound of thunder originated from …