American bison vs Cow
American bison vs cow
Near enough equal on weight
American bison and cow are near enough identical on weight.
An American bison and a cow can be compared on 4 measures. The figures below are typical adult or full-size values, with the larger of the two in bold.
Side by side
| American bison | Cow | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 320–1,270 kg | 400–1,100 kg |
| Height | 1.5–2 m | 1.2–1.6 m |
| Length | 2.1–3.5 m | 2.2–2.8 m |
| Typical lifespan | 15–25 yr | 15–25 yr |
What the numbers say
- American bison and cow are near enough identical on weight.
- American bison is somewhat greater than cow on height — about 1.2×.
- American bison is somewhat greater than cow on length — about 1.2×.
- American bison and cow are near enough identical on typical lifespan.
Weight compared.
American bison 320–1,270 kg
Cow 400–1,100 kg
American bison
The heaviest land animal in the Americas; commonly called a buffalo, though true buffalo live in Africa and Asia.
Cow
Domestic cattle; dairy and beef breeds differ substantially in size, and bulls far outweigh cows.
This is a comparison of published measurements, nothing more. It describes how two things differ on measures that have been recorded; it does not predict how they would fare against each other in any situation.
Common questions
- Which is bigger, American bison or cow?
- American bison and cow are near enough identical on weight. Both figures are typical values; the full range for each is in the table above.
- How do American bison and cows compare on height?
- American bison: 1.5–2 m. Cow: 1.2–1.6 m. American bison is somewhat greater than cow on height — about 1.2×.
- How do American bison and cows compare on length?
- American bison: 2.1–3.5 m. Cow: 2.2–2.8 m. American bison is somewhat greater than cow on length — about 1.2×.
Related pages
Sources
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place