The bison was entitled as United States of America's state Mammal in 2016. The scientific name of the state Mammal of United States of America is Bison bison.
The American buffalo, also known as bison, has always held great meaning for American Indian people, which can be found in the United States, Canada and Mexico, generally in conservation regions, preserves or farms. Buffalo represents their spirit and reminds them of how their lives were once lived, free and in harmony with nature.
The "American buffalo", or American Bison, According to the U.S. Department of the Interior, the National Bison Legacy Act into law, which duly signed on May 9, 2016 by President Barack Obama the American bison, became the official national mammal of United States of America.
United States of America’s state Mammal, Bison are year round grazers. They feed mostly on grasses, but when food is scarce, they will eat vegetation such as sagebrush. On the average, bison ingest 1.6% of their body mass per day of dry plants. Bison require water every day as well.
The female bison gives birth of one calf at a time after nine months period gestation. Occasionally it may twin. Births usually occur between March and May. Bison babies are called calves, which are born big in size. Its weight is in between 30 to 70 lbs. at birth. Female bison or cow bison take care of her calf. Calves are weaned 7 – 13 months which naturally become sexually matured within 2-3 years.
The American Bison, the official national mammal of United States of America, which was the vital food sources of Plains Indian Tribes. They used bison for food, clothing, and other cultural items through used the entire body of the bison.