For the past decade Oakland Zoo has been taking action to restore bison to their native homeland in Blackfeet territory. Today, on National Bison Day, we remain committed to this program, our partners @indigenousled and this goal. Learn all about the work we are doing for bison in our new video (Bison link in bio 🦬) #bison #conservation #takingaction #nationalmammal | Oakland Zoo

Today is #NationalBisonDay 🌄 Bison are the largest mammal in North America. Male bison (called bulls) weigh up to 2,000 pounds and stand 6 feet tall, while females (called cows) weigh up to 1,000 pounds and reach a height of 4-5 feet. American bison are herbivores, eating primarily grasses, weeds, and leafy plants—typically foraging for nine to 11 hours a day. Bison are constantly on the move and even walk while they eat. That’s where the bison’s large, protruding shoulder hump comes in handy d

Wishing our girl Wendy the best National Bison Day 🦬 Once roaming North America by the tens of millions, bison were pushed to the brink of extinction in the late 1800s due to overhunting and habitat loss. Thanks to dedicated conservation efforts by Indigenous communities, wildlife organizations, and zoos like ours, their populations have made an incredible comeback! Why are bison so crucial to our ecosystems? 🦬 Their grazing patterns create homes and food for prairie dogs, black-footed ferrets