Have short, sharp, upcurved horns. Open plains of U.S. and Canada originally. Now found only in parks and reserves. Take water once a day. Graze mostly in the morning and evening.
Grooming is an important daily activity.
Scrub heads, necks, and sides on trees, branches and tree trunks. Like to wallow in dust or mud. Curiosity highly developed. Highly developed sense of smell. Will charge when cornered.