American Bison vs Bighorn Sheep
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
American Bison
2 m
Human
1.75 m
Bighorn Sheep
1 m
| American Bison | Bighorn Sheep | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 360–1000 kg | 53–143 kg |
| Length | 2.1–3.8 m | 1.5–1.8 m |
| Height | 1.5–2 m | 0.9–1 m |
| Top Speed | 56 km/h | 48 km/h |
| Lifespan | 12–20 yrs | 10–20 yrs |
| Gestation | 285 days | 177 days |
| Offspring | 1–1 | 1–2 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Nomadic | Sedentary |
| Habitat | Grassland, prairie, Woodland | Mountain, Rocky Cliffs, Grassland |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Family | Bovidae | Bovidae |
| Order | Artiodactyla | Artiodactyla |