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American bison

Bison bison

Photo by IsabellaFiers
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The American bison, also commonly known as the American buffalo, is a North American species of bison that once roamed the grasslands of North America in massive herds, became nearly extinct by a combination of commercial hunting and slaughter.
A bison has a shaggy, long, dark brown winter coat, and a lighter weight, lighter brown summer coat.

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PublishedAugust 29, 2013

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