American Bison vs Steppe Bison
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
American Bison
2 m
Human
1.75 m
Steppe Bison
2.1 m
| American Bison | Steppe Bison | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 360–1000 kg | 400–900 kg |
| Length | 2.1–3.8 m | 2.7–3.4 m |
| Height | 1.5–2 m | 1.7–2.1 m |
| Top Speed | 56 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Lifespan | 12–20 yrs | 20–25 yrs |
| Gestation | 285 days | 270 days |
| Offspring | 1–1 | 1–1 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Nomadic | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Grassland, prairie, Woodland | Grassland, Tundra, Taiga |
| Regions | North America | Nordics, Europe, Asia, North America, Antarctica |
| Family | Bovidae | Bovidae |
| Order | Artiodactyla | Artiodactyla |