European bison

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 (동물)

Phylum

Chordata (척삭동물)

Class

Mammalia (포유류)

Order

Artiodactyla (소목)

Family

Bovidae (Bovids)

Genus

Bison

Species

Bison bonasus (European bison)

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 European bison?

The scientific name of European bison is Bison bonasus. It belongs to the genus Bison.

Where does European bison live?

European bison is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and Ukraine.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine.

What family does European bison belong to?

European bison (Bison bonasus) belongs to the genus Bison, which is part of the taxonomic family Bovidae.

What kingdom does European bison belong to?

European bison (Bison bonasus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

What are the closest relatives of European bison?

The closest relatives of European bison in the genus Bison include American bison.