American Bison

Did You Know?

American bison are surprisingly agile, capable of running up to 35 mph, jumping over 6 feet high, and swimming well, despite their massive size (up to 2,000 lbs). Their large shoulder hump, made of muscle, acts like a snowplow to clear snow for grazing in winter, and baby bison are born reddish-orange, earning them the nickname "red dogs".