Scientific Classification
| Order | Artiodactyla |
| Family | Bovidae |
| Genus | Bison |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Scientific Name | Bison antiquus |
Ancient Bison Description
- The bison had lived in the North America 10,000 years ago.
- They were not only taller they also had horns 20% larger than the modern bison.
- Bison Antiquus had lived during the Late Pleistocene period.
Size & Weight
Adults:
- SHOULDER HEIGHT: 2.27 m (7.5 ft)
- WEIGHT: 1,588 kg (3500 lb)
- LENGTH: 6 m (15 ft)
Conservation Status
Extinct
