Giant bison (SciiFii)

The giant bison (Bison latifrons), also known as the long-horned bison and the giant long-horned bison, is a species of bison that originally lived in North America during the Pleistocene epoch ranging from Alaska to Mexico and was once extinct, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and introduced to the modern open woodlands and grasslands to help boost biodiversity. This species of bison is the largest and heaviest ever to live in North America, growing to be around 25–50% larger than the American bison, it is normally around 4.75 meters (15.6 feet) in length and standing about 2.3 meters (7.5 ft) to 2.5 m (8.2 ft) tall at the withers, and it weighs around 1,250 kg (2,760 lb) and 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). The giant bison lives in small family groups, grazing in the grasslands and browsing in the woodlands of North America. The large, thick horns of the males are employed as a visual deterrent to large carnivorous megafauna and also to establish dominance in battle with other males for the right to mate. The conservation status of the giant bison is Vulnerable due to historic poaching, however, the giant bison is making a comeback thanks to strong conservation efforts.
Category:Animals
Category:SciiFii
Category:Cenozoic Park
Category:Mammals