Reintroduced from captive stock following its extinction in the wild in the early 20th century. The European Bison resembles a hump-backed domestic cow. Its dark brown fur which turns into a mane, especially in the bulls. These animals are mainly nocturnal and the bulls are solitary and the cows travel in herds, only coming together during the rut in August. They are fond of extensive deciduous forests, with open glades for grazing; also in mountain pastures and marshland. In Europe there are very few places where they are found, but they are found mainly Eastern Europe.
Size: body 2.5-2.7m; tail 60-90cm
Young: single calf; May-June
Diet: trees, shrubs, grasses and herbs; also acorns, beechmast and bark in winter
Status: ENDANGERED; rare
Get close to this big guy!!!!:
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