A closeup view of a wild North American bison - also known as a buffalo. The American and European Bison are the largest terrestrial mammals in North America and Europe, respectively. Like their cattle relatives, Bison are nomadic grazers and travel in herds. Both species were hunted close to extinction during the 19th and 20th centuries but have since rebounded. They are a symbol of the prairies and wild west in both Canada and the USA. Large populations can be found in Elk Island National Park in Canada (near Edmonton) and in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, USA. They are a big draw for tourists on vacation. This image is shot vertical.

A closeup view of a wild North American bison - also known as a buffalo. The American and European Bison are the largest terrestrial mammals in North America and Europe, respectively. Like their cattle relatives, Bison are nomadic grazers and travel in herds. Both species were hunted close to extinction during the 19th and 20th centuries but have since rebounded. They are a symbol of the prairies and wild west in both Canada and the USA. Large populations can be found in Elk Island National Park in Canada (near Edmonton) and in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, USA. They are a big draw for tourists on vacation. This image is shot vertical.