What are the American bison's predators?

The American bison is a large hoofed mammal (or ungulate) that inhabits the plains of the United States and Canada. Though sometimes called a buffalo, the American bison is not related to the water buffalo or the African buffalo, which are the only true buffaloes in the world. read more

Adult American bison are less slim in build and have shorter legs. American bison tend to graze more, and browse less than their European relatives. Their anatomies reflect this behavioural difference; the American bison's head hangs lower than the European's. read more

Though sometimes called a buffalo, the American bison is not related to the water buffalo or the African buffalo, which are the only true buffaloes. ... Although bison have few natural predators because of their size, wolves, mountain lions and bears do attack the very young or very old bison. read more