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Bison latifrons originates from the Greek language, highlighting the distinctive broad cranium and large horns of this bison species. They were remarkably large animals, with the greatest size among all North American bison, featuring horn cores that spanned over 74", in comparison to the 25" horn core span of extant North American bison. Additionally, they were approximately 25% larger than contemporary bison. Bison latifrons resided in North Dakota during the last Ice Age, contemporaneously wi

This might help you to imagine what a mature latifrons bull bison might have looked like with its huge horn span. This cow has horns that are approx 8' across. He's friendly too! #fossilhunting #Fossils | Bison Bison Paleo Fossils