The bison is a hoofed mammal and the largest land animal in North America. There are two types of bison in North America - the Wood Bison and the Plains Bison. Bison are not buffalo 1. Where the bison are found Bison are found in North America, mainly in parks and reserves. Appearance Bison have shaggy brown hair around the head and neck.
Thick fur extends down the front legs.
The bison's back and hind end are covered with shorter hair. Bison have a long thick beard hanging from the chin and short up-curved horns. They begin grazing early in the morning and swallow the unchewed food. When the bison finds a place to rest, the unchewed food or cud is brought back into the mouth and chewed. Adaptations Bison usually travel in small bands of twenty or more searching for grass to eat.