Large bovine native to North American grasslands, historically critical to Plains Indigenous cultures and ecosystem dynamics
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Temperate grasslands, prairies, and mixed woodland-grassland ecosystems across North America, ranging from Canada to northern Mexico
Ecological Role
Keystone species in grassland ecosystems, facilitating vegetation management through grazing and creating habitat diversity
Morphology
SKIN COATDense, woolly winter coat with dark brown to black coloration, molting to lighter brown in summer
LIMBS WINGSPowerful, thick legs adapted for long-distance movement and rapid acceleration, capable of running at 56 km/h
HEAD SENSORYLarge broad head with curved horns, robust skull, enhanced olfactory and auditory capabilities
BODY STRUCTUREMassive bovine with muscular shoulder hump, reaching 1.8-2.3 m in length, weighing 400-1,000 kg, with males significantly larger than females
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Jack Dykinga
