Bison d'Europe

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and Ukraine.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇩🇰 Denmark

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Mammalia (mammifères)

Order

Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)

Family

Bovidae (Bovids)

Genus

Bison

Species

Bison bonasus (Bison d'Europe)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Bisonte Europeo

French Bison d'Europe

German Europäischer Wisent

Similar Species in Bison

American bison

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bison d'Europe?

The scientific name of Bison d'Europe is Bison bonasus. It belongs to the genus Bison.

Where does Bison d'Europe live?

Bison d'Europe is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and Ukraine.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine.

What family does Bison d'Europe belong to?

Bison d'Europe (Bison bonasus) belongs to the genus Bison, which is part of the taxonomic family Bovidae.

What kingdom does Bison d'Europe belong to?

Bison d'Europe (Bison bonasus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Bison d'Europe?

The closest relatives of Bison d'Europe in the genus Bison include American bison.