| The bison, commonly referred to as the American Plains Buffalo, once roamed the entire North American Continent with their numbers estimated at over 60 million. The bison were an integral part of the echo system for centuries, thriving on wild and drought resistant western grasses, native shrubs, flowers and other plants. Bison were the economic and spiritual focal point of the Plains Indians, supplying them with food, clothing and shelter. Bison generally produce one 40-50 pound calf per year with a life expextancy of 20 years. Average weight of the cow 1,000 pound with the bull weighing in at 1,500 - 2,000 pounds. The bull will control around 15 cows in a heard.Today the bison is mated with cattle to produce a tasty meat called "Beefallo". Low in cholesterol and a healthy food source for man. |
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