Common name : American bison or Wisent (Europe)
Family : Bovidae
Native to : African Sahara
Interesting fact : Rare in natural habitat, but commonly found in captivity, due to breeding.
Conservation status : Endangered/Vulnerable
They are the largest land animals in these regions. Although they seem similar yet there are differences between the two animals. The North American bison has 15 ribs, 4 lumbar vertebrae, are slim in build with shorter legs; the wisent has 14 ribs, 5 lumbar vertebrae and have horns closer to their faces; they are thus better fighters.
