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A bison will be joined by a breeding female as the Abilene Zoo returns the iconic ruminant to the Big Country.

Now, thanks to the Weilert family, Uno, an eight-year-old male bison, is making his debut at the zoo. In the coming weeks, Uno will be joined by a female bison. Both been living on a private ranch ...

After Uno was displaced from his herd by another male bison, owner Steve Weilert had the idea of donating him and a breeding female to the zoo, a news release said. "I've loved bison my whole life ...

Two American bison are joining the Abilene Zoo family, bringing the species back to the Abilene community. A century ago, bison roamed the grasslands that are now Abilene and have long been a ...

Caption Male European bison (Bison bonasus) fed to a Polar bear (Ursus maritimus). Three European bison (one male and two females) from this group have been released in Azerbaijan and Romania in ...

For parts of the year, bison normally reside in gender-specific herds. Male bison, sometimes known as bulls, join a male group known as a “bachelor herd” when they reach an age of two years. Generally ...

The rutting period refers to the time during which bison engage in mating activities. For these majestic creatures, the rut typically occurs in late summer, spanning from July to September. This ...

He will soon be joined by a female bison. Both bison have been living on a private ranch owned by the Weilert family just outside of Abilene. After Uno was displaced from his herd by another male ...