American bison are the heaviest land animal in North America.
They are ungulates and along with cattle and goats are part of the family bovidae. They can gallop at speeds up to 60km and are good swimmers as they are quite buoyant in the water.
American bison are social animals that live in herds of up to 30 individuals. Their shaggy fur offers them incredible insulation during the harsh winters. Bison move continuously while grazing and do not overgraze an area; but rather support a healthy landscape for both flora and fauna.