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Kingdom
Animal
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Class
Mammal
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Genus Bison
Species American Bison
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Date Updated
Tue Apr 21 19:38:57 2015
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Image Credit JindoJeff
Image Comment Young american bison.
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Bison - American Bison Facts & Trivia for kids
- The American bison is also known as the American buffalo.
- American bison are about 6.5 feet tall.
- American bison can run up to 37MPH.
- During mating season male American bison will fight fiercely over a female.
- American bison can live in the plains or mountainous regions.
- At one time there was an estimated 50 million American bison, but now they are virtually extinct in the wild.
- Bison live and travel in herds.
- Bison herds may stampede if they sense danger.
- Bison are born with red fur, which later turns brown as they grow.
- Bison can run just hours after they're born.
- The American Bison is one of the heaviest land animals.
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