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Giant Bison
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Giant Bison

Bos latifrons

Bison latifrons, also known as the giant bison or long-horned bison, is an extinct species of bison that lived in North America during the Late Pleistocene epoch ranging from southern Canada to Mexico. It is noted for its large body size and distinctive long horns.

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