American bison
Bison bison
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The American bison (Bison bison) is a species in the genus Bison. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(حيوانات)
Phylum
Chordata
(حبليات)
Class
Mammalia
(ثدييات)
Order
Artiodactyla
(مزدوجات الأصابع)
Family
Bovidae
(Bovids)
Genus
Bison
Species
Bison bison
(American bison)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Bisonte americano
German
Amerikanischer Bison
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of American bison?
The scientific name of American bison is Bison bison. It belongs to the genus Bison.
Where does American bison live?
American bison is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Colombia, Norway, Poland, Russia, Sweden, United States.
What family does American bison belong to?
American bison (Bison bison) belongs to the genus Bison, which is part of the taxonomic family Bovidae.
What kingdom does American bison belong to?
American bison (Bison bison) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of American bison?
The closest relatives of American bison in the genus Bison include European bison.
Genus Bison — 2 Species
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American bison
Bison bison
European bison
Bison bonasus
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