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Author: Jennifer A. Pack

Illustrated by: Jennifer A. Pack & Mrs. Gaulkin 1st grade class    

(Spring 2015) 

The Life of an American Bison

The American Bison, is an symbolic animal of the Great Plains, that are 

often mistakenly called buffaloes.

A bison has a shaggy, long, dark brown winter coat, and a lighter weight, 

lighter brown summer coat.

Bison are adapted to the extreme weather conditions of the 

Great Plains, from summer heat to winter cold and blizzards.

Known for roaming great distances, bison move continuously 

as they eat. 

Bisons are “ecologically extinct” as a wild species throughout most of 

their historic range.

A bison's thick fur offers great protection against the harsh 

elements of the American plains.

Bison mate in August and September; gestation is 285 days.

Bison are herbivores, mainly eat grasses and sedges.

Fights between males can involve headbutting, shoving, or locking 

horns.

Bison horns are made into decorative polished costume jewelry and 

buttons.

Bison bones are made into knives, pipes, and shovels.

Bison have a life expectancy of approximately 15 yrs. in the wild and 

up to 25 yrs. in captivity. 

Bison are increasingly raised for meat and hides; the meat is 

generally considered to taste very similar to good beef.

Bison are formidable beasts and the heaviest land animals in North 

America. 

Bison is a Greek word meaning ox-like animal.  

Bison have poor eyesight but acute hearing and an excellent sense of 

smell.

Research has found that the high quality male bisons have the 

quietest bellows.

The American bison live on plains, prairies and river valleys.

Despite the Bison massive size, they are quick on their feet, running 

at speeds up to 40 mph.

Female bison are around 5 ft. tall and weigh between 800-1000 

pounds.

Bison has a mane and beard under its chin and a long tall with a turf of 

hair at the end.

In winter, the bison uses its head and hooves to move snow off the 

vegetation.

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