European Bison
The European Bison, also known as the Wisent, is a massive mammal native to the forests of Europe. It is the largest living wild mammal in Europe.
The European Bison is a powerful and impressive animal, with a body weight of up to 2,000 pounds. It is a grazer that feeds on a variety of grasses and plants.
The European Bison was once on the brink of extinction, but a successful conservation program has allowed its populations to rebound. It is a true symbol of the European wilderness.
European Bison
Classification
Mammalia > Artiodactyla > Bovidae > Bison > B. bonasus
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
5 - 6 feet
(1.5 - 1.8 m)
Average Weight
1,000 - 2,000 lbs
(454 - 907 kg)
Average Life Span
15 - 20 years
Gestation Period
254 - 272 days
Did You Know?
The European Bison is the largest land mammal in Europe.
They are often called wisent and are close relatives of the American Bison.
European Bison are herbivores and primarily graze on grasses, leaves, and bark.
They were once nearly extinct but have been reintroduced to the wild thanks to conservation efforts.
Both male and female European Bison have horns.
They live in herds and communicate through various grunts and snorts.
A newborn European Bison calf can stand and walk shortly after birth.
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