The bison is a ruminant animal belonging to the bovid family. Both males and females can reach lengths of between 2 and 3.5 meters. Its side horns are over 40 cm long. Males can weigh between 800 kg and 1 tonne. Female bison can weigh up to 600 kg.
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The distinctive feature of the bison is its dark brown coat. Its coat is also often lighter brown. Today, there are several species of bison. The best known are the white bison. For many years, the bison has been threatened by predators who kill it to extract its coat. As a result, the species is becoming increasingly rare. To date, most of the bison in existence are in North America, specifically in the Midwest.
Contrary to what many people think, the bison is not the bull. Although they have similar characteristics, they are two different species. You can help your child make this distinction by giving him bison coloring pages. He’ll learn to familiarize himself with the animal through drawing. Above all, it’s an easy way to teach him about the importance of preserving this endangered species.