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Bison
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Height: 6-6.5 feet at the shoulder.
Length: 10-12.5 feet.
Weight: 900-2,000 lbs; males are larger than females.
Lifespan: 18-22 years in the wild; over 30 years in captivity.
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Endangered Species Act:
Endangered
IUCN Red List:
Near Threatened
CITES:
Appendix II
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