Ancient Bison

Bison antiquus

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Bovidae

About

Bison antiquus is an extinct species of bison that lived in North America during the Late Pleistocene and the beginning of the Holocene from over 60,000 years ago until around 10,000 years ago. Bison antiquus was one of the most common large herbivores in North America during this time period. It is the direct ancestor of the living American bison.

Fun Fact

Bison antiquus was one of the most common large herbivores in North America during this time period.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Preyed upon by large carnivores, which may have included the American lion (Panthera atrox), the sabertooth cat Smilodon fatalis, and dire wolves (Aenocyon dirus).

Lifespan

000 years

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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