Wisent
(Bison
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Family:
Bovids
Main
habitat:
in reserves in Poland and Russia
Appearance:
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very similar to bison, however less stronger built, thick and
woolly coat, around the eyes and snout plain, up 1000 kg
Lifestyle:
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he was earlier broadened in whole Europe, today only in |
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semi-wild herds in reserver. There are 3 in Poland and 11 in
Russia, o
The biggest herds can be found in
Białowieży
Forest
on the border between both countries, o
Wisents are herbivores, their main food consists of leaves, ferns,
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branches barks and also of acorn in autumn
Reproduction:
After the 9-month gestation period female gives birth to one infant,
which stays with her for 2-3 years
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