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A wild ox, Bison bonasus.
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A similar North American animal, Bison bison.
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Examples of bison in a Sentence
The bison were grazing in the distance.
The bison and elk have disappeared.
Bears, wolves, bison, deer, wild turkeys and wild pigeons were common in the primeval forests of Ohio, but they long ago disappeared.
I'll lock the bison out.
The first section is that of the Bovinae, which includes buffaloes, bison and oxen.
In this work appear woodcuts - rude but characteristic and unmistakable - of two distinct types of European wild cattle; one the aurochs, or ur, and the other the bison.
Ironically some of the most highly evolved cursors, such as saiga antelope, addax or bison have evolved short, light legs.
The park abounds in natural beauty and abundant wildlife, including bison and wild horses.
Since the advance of civilization and indis c riminate slaughter have deprived them of the bison, g p so long their natural means of subsistence, the northwest tribes have been maintained chiefly at the expense of the country.
As early as 1784 the present site of the city of Buffalo came to be known as "the Buffalo Creek region" either from the herds of buffalo or bison which, according to Indian tradition, had frequented the salt licks of the creek, or more probably from an Indian chief.
Somehow he always managed to get between her and the bison – even when she didn't know they were close.
The bison were accustomed to having the horses graze around them, but the scent of strangers might make them nervous.
In 1952 this effort was extended by reintroducing bison into forest areas outside the fenced reserve.
One was a remarkable effort by a dedicated team showing wolves hunting wild bison in the remotest regions of northern Canada.
Henry Kelsey was the first white person to visit the Canadian plains and to see bison.
Anthrax has also been reported in a herd of free-ranging bison in the North-western Territories.
Carbon dates show that bison were present throughout Alaska from 45 to 5 Kyr, including the 11,000 year period of human occupation.
The forest was declared a hunting reserve in 1541 for the protection of European bison.
Buffalo The buffalo (American bison) also played a role in the water economy of the Plains.
Bison is also a parser generator in the style of Yacc.
The first studbook for a wild animal in captivity was for the European bison.
All the species may be included in the genus Bos, with several subgeneric divisions (see Anoa, Aurochs, Bantin, Bison, Buffalo, Gaur, Gayal, Ox and YAK).
Burnt wheat, barley and linseed, with many varieties of seeds and fruits, were plentifully mingled with the bones of the stag, the ox, the swine, the sheep and the goat, representing the ordinary food of the inhabitants, while remains of the beaver, the fox, the hare, the dog, the bear, the horse, the elk and the bison were also found.
More distinct are the bisons, forming the sub-genus Bison, represented by the European and the American species (see Bison), the forehead of the skull being much shorter and wider, and the horns not arising from a crest on the extreme vertex, while the number of ribs is different (14 pairs in bisons, only 13 in oxen), and the hair on the head and neck is long and shaggy.
The tipi is made using twelve wood poles with tule mat covers which were eventually replaced by bison skins during the late 18th century.
Images commonly seen in lodge decor include evergreen trees, pinecones and a variety of wildlife, including deer, elk, moose, bears, bison, wolves, eagles, and fish.
The Pacific Stream formula uses real smoked salmon, and the Prairie formula uses roasted bison (lean meat) and roasted deer (venison).
They also carry natural pheasant, duck, lamb, bison, and elk formulas which are all natural but not organic.
Bison, raccoons, kangaroos, sloths, lemurs, giraffes, black bears, camels, Bengal tigers, several monkey species, yaks, and elk are only a few of the mammals that call Wild Adventures home.
Bison. Guile's wife, Jane (known as Julia in Japan) is sisters with Ken's wife, Julia.
Known as Mike Bison in Japan, his name was changed to Balrog to avoid issues arising from striking resemblance to Mike Tyson.
Bison's Shadoloo organization to aid in his effort to seek revenge.
Bison" name officially stands for Master.
Bison hosted the second world warrior tournament, wherein he is killed by Akuma's (Gouki in Japan) Shun Goku Satsu (Instant Hell Murder, or The Raging Demon).
Bison and crew, the Yoga expert made Cammy self aware.
Bison. He is a huge man, over seven feet tall and officially weighing in at 245 pounds.
Bison expelled all the goodness in his heart to harness Psycho Power, that goodness formed within Rose.
Bison takes complete control of her body.
They wrote of the squirrels and chipmunks, but not about seeing bear and elk and bison.
Now if you stay a few days in Yellowstone, you will always see bison and elk and quite likely mule deer, pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep, and both grizzly and black bear, as well as many small animals and birds of all sizes.
Allow time for the unexpected bison jam or to catch a second eruption of a phenomenal geyser.
Bison Corral - This unique section of the park features a small herd of bison, descendents of the bison brought to the park in 1892.
In 1920, shortly after the United States government donated an American bison to the city of Houston, the zoo moved to Hermann Park in the city's Museum District, so the bison had more room to roam.
There are some heart-friendly items on the menu, including the leaner, grilled bison steaks, meatloaf, and burgers.
Tweed's menu holds a few interesting vegetarian selections, as well as bison burgers and steaks.
Menu highlights include bison burgers, beef and lamb club sandwiches, organic pickled hen eggs and specialty cheese platters.
Somehow he always managed to get between her and the bison – even when she didn't know they were close.
You will be offered Elk and Bison meat while you're here.
Normally I might say the Bison.
Is it bison or buffalo?