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- SINZBI_160527_06.JPG: Are They Bison or Buffalo?
Depends on whom you ask. Scientifically, American bison are not buffalo; true "buffalo" are only found in Africa. Culturally, the names bison and buffalo are both correct. When European explorers first came to North America, they called the giant creatures a variety of names -- including bisonte, buffes, and buffies. As our culture developed, the name buffalo stuck. Today, both names are accepted.
- SINZBI_160527_22.JPG: American Bison
No one knows just how big a single bison herd used to be, but estimates are anywhere from 4-12 million individuals.
Bison are highly social animals, today living in herds of thousands. Adult males, called bulls, are more solitary and join herds during the breeding season. Female bison -- cows -- typically give birth to one calf a year. Bison calves have reddish hair at birth; the dark brown hair doesn't fully emerge until they are about four months old.
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- Description of Subject Matter: American Bison
August 30, 2014 – Permanent
See American bison—the animal that inspired the founding of the National Zoo. Learn about the significant role bison played in our nation's history and the efforts taken to bring the species back from the brink of extinction.
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