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Fast Facts About Bison

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These adult Plains bison are the largest mammals in North America.

The North American bison is the official National Mammal of the United States!

National Bison day is celebrated on the first Saturday of November every year.

These mighty creatures are the largest mammal in North America.

They might be big, but they aren’t slow. A bison can reach speeds of up to 40 mph.

Tens of millions of bison once roamed from Alaska to Mexico, coast to coast.

The only place in the U.S. where bison have continuously lived since prehistoric times is in Yellowstone National Park.

Bison meat is not only delicious, but it is a good source of iron and B-12.

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