American Bison: Almost Frontier Relics

American bison are the largest land mammals in North America. Though up to 2000 pounds (907 kg) they are fast and rather agile creatures. Their living story is so centrally tied to the Westward Movement, Intercontinental Railroads, and a sense of insane greed that they are unlike nearly any other North American animal. Nearly extinct, they have made a massive comeback, and yet, the "wild" bison is still few and far between. Learn the characteristics of the mammoth creature, its habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction, and its significance in American history.