Bison Fun for Kids: Facts, Videos & Coloring Page Activities

Bison

The Bison is a big, strong animal with a furry hump on its back. These gentle giants live in herds and love eating grass. They once roamed across North America and are still amazing to watch today. Kids love hearing their deep grunts and bellows!

Watch a Bison in Action!

See how bison walk, play, and interact with each other in this fun and lively video.

What Is a Bison?

Bison are large, furry mammals with horns and a hump on their backs. Here are some things that make them special:

They are the biggest land animals in North America and Europe.
They have thick brown fur that keeps them warm in winter.
They live in groups called herds.
Their horns help them protect themselves.

Where Do Bisons Live?

Bison live in open plains, prairies, and grasslands. Here’s where you can find them:

In North America, especially in parks like Yellowstone in the USA and in Canada.
In Europe, you can find European bison in forests in Poland and Belarus.

What Do Bisons Eat?

Bison eat mostly grass and plants. Here’s what they like to munch on:

Grasses and wildflowers
Leaves and shrubs when it’s winter

How Big Is a Bison?

Bison are huge—much bigger than you! Here’s a fun way to think about their size:

A full-grown bison can be as long as two cars (about 7 to 11 feet / 2 to 3 meters).
They can weigh as much as three grown-up elephants (up to 1 000 kg / 2 200 lb).

What Sound Do Bisons Make?

Bison make deep rumbling sounds called bellows, along with grunts, snorts, and low roars. The males often bellow loudly during the mating season, which can sound like a roaring truck!

Cool Bison Facts

Bison can run up to 35 mph (about 56 km/h) even though they look slow.
Males bellow during the rut (mating season) to show who’s boss.
Bison herds once had millions of animals across North America.
They can smell and hear things from far away, even when hiding.
Their hump is made of strong muscles that help them push snow aside in winter.
A baby bison, called a calf, stays with its mom for about a year.
They chew their food twice to help digest grasses better.

Printables and Coloring Fun

Get creative with bison coloring and games:

Download Bison Coloring Page (PDF)

Bisons in the Eco-System

Bison help the land and other animals by:

Eating grass to keep fields healthy and open.
Creating homes for insects and small animals when they dig and roll.
Helping plants by spreading seeds in their fur.
American bison are doing better now, with about 200 000 living mostly in parks and reserves.
European bison are still rare and need protection to stay safe.