Bison
Specially adapted to the American West, these 2-ton symbols of strength and beauty can run as fast as a car. Stay in awe of them from a distance.
Built for the Wild
Cold doesn't slow them down
Bison pack layers, with a wooly undercoat that traps heat and an outer coat that repels wind and snow.
They've always got ground
Heavier up front and lighter in the back, a bison's frame is built for snow, gravel, mud, and more.
Those horns ain't for show
They're defensive tools, and males and females possess them. Tread carefully.
Bath time's in the dust
Bison roll in the dust (a behavior known as wallowing) primarily to manage flies, ticks, and lice, to shed their thick winter coats, to cool off in the summer.
Wild Facts
Bison might be hefty, but they can jump up to 6 feet vertically. Don't spook them.
In Grand Teton and nearby, bison are one of the biggest (and few) causes of traffic pileups, known locally as "buffalo jams."