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In the United States, we use “bison” and “buffalo” interchangeably for the same animal: the North American Buffalo or Bison.
The first written and recorded name for this animal was "buffalo" in the 1600’s. This came from the French fur trapper's name for the animal, “Le Boeufs.” The fur trappers started using this term because the animal resembled Asian water buffalo or African cape buffalo, animals they were already familiar with.
In 1758, the animal was scientifically classified and named “Bison bison.” Since “buffalo” had already been in use for over 100 years, the term “American Buffalo” came about to differentiate between buffalo from other continents and buffalo in North America. Nowadays, North American buffalo is mostly shortened to buffalo.
In short, bison is the scientific name and buffalo is the commonly used name. In most encyclopedias you will find this animal listed as both buffalo and bison. The Rocky Mountain Bison Association uses both terms, as we find the scientific name important for transparency and clarity; however, we also acknowledge that the term “buffalo” is deeply rooted in American history and culture.
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