plural bison
: any of several large living or extinct bovine mammals (genus Bison) that have a long, broad head, short, hollow horns, heavy forequarters, a large muscular hump across the shoulders, and a shaggy mane on the head and lower neck and that typically live and migrate in herds: such as
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Messages about being safe and keeping your distance from bears, bison, and other wildlife, but also about trip planning.
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Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
Ten bison were imported from Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, and because they are protected, the population has grown to 50 to 70 today.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
Apart from being the second-largest land mammal in North America (the largest are American bison), moose take the crown for being the tallest.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Antelope Island State Park wows by day with hundreds of free-ranging bison, millions of birds, and hiking trails that take in the Great Salt Lake.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2024
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Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
Ten bison were imported from Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, and because they are protected, the population has grown to 50 to 70 today.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
Apart from being the second-largest land mammal in North America (the largest are American bison), moose take the crown for being the tallest.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Admission starts at $15 or use your America the Beautiful Pass.
Book Airbnbs in Wall
The Southwest
Head Here: Antelope Island State Park in Layton, Utah
Antelope Island State Park wows by day with hundreds of free-ranging bison, millions of birds, and hiking trails that take in the Great Salt Lake.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Bison.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bison. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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plural bison
: any of several large shaggy-maned mammals related to the ox with a large head, short horns, and a large fleshy hump above the shoulders
especially
: buffalo sense c
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