Even weather as cold as -40 degrees can see bison thrive. Bison fur can withstand both frost and snow. That was on full display thanks to a post on Facebook by photographer Michael Hodges.

The American bison is an incredibly interesting critter. Sometimes called buffalo, this name is a misnomer and suggests that the American bison is somehow related to the buffalo of the Old World.

Bison also have a large shoulder hump and a shaggy fur coat that grows thick in the winter, especially around their head and neck. Buffalo has large, pronounced horns that extend from the side of ...

UP CLOSE, the American bison is a primordial-looking creature, an ancient cave painting come to life. Curved horns angle upward from square heads. Woolly fur hangs off shoulders in matted strands.

Just the day before, a pack of wolves known as the Wapiti, had found a large bull bison that was weak and injured. Based on its size, this big boy was near the end of its lifespan and the winter ...

West Texas wildlife, from bison at San Angelo State Park to exotic animals at the Abilene Zoo, are equipped to handle ...