The American Bison (Bison bison) is an ungulate (hoofed) mammal in the bovine (cattle) family. It is a bisonid. It is also an artiodactyl because its hooves are cloven (split).
The American Bison has a stocky body with a massive head. It has a shaggy dark-brown coat of fur. Both the male and female have horns. The horns are curved and sharp.
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