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American Bison

<< 10/12 < > The foraging habitats of buffalo are similar to those of cattle. The short grass prairie grasses, consisting primarily of buffalo grass (Buchloe dactyloides) and grama grasses (Bouteloua gracilis and B. hirsuta) provide excellent pasturage. These grasses appear to be preferred to the taller and coarser species. On northern ranges tall grass such as wheat grass (Agropyron spp.), bluestem (Andropogon spp.), bluegrass (Poa spp.), and the smaller fescues (Festuca spp.) are generally preferred. Tame grasses also provide good pasturage for them. Credits: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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