– Conservation status: Near threatened.
– Population: There are an estimated 20,000 prairie bison in North America, although most are in captivity and there are only a few free-ranging herds.
– Scientific name: Bison bison bison
– Height: Between 1.5-2 meters at the shoulder
– Weight: Between 400-900 kg
– Length: Between 2,4-3,7 meters
– Habitat: North American grasslands