1,002 observationsNear Threatened
Wood Bison
Bison bison athabascae
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Artiodactyla ›Family: Bovidae ›Genus: Bison
About
The wood bison (Bison bison athabascae) or mountain bison (often called the wood buffalo or mountain buffalo), is a distinct northern subspecies or ecotype of the American bison. Its original range included much of the boreal forest regions of Alaska, Yukon, western Northwest Territories, northeastern British Columbia, northern Alberta, and northwestern Saskatchewan.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Wood Bison is Bison bison athabascae.
- The Wood Bison has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
- Wood Bison belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Wood Bison belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Wood Bison belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Wood Bison belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
- Wood Bison belongs to the family Bovidae.
- Wood Bison belongs to the genus Bison.