Bison, Not Buffalo – The Iconic Symbol of Yellowstone September 1, 2019 Did you know that the so-called American buffalo is, in fact, a bison? Surprising, right? There are only two true buffalo species: the Water Buffalo in Asia and the Cape Buffalo in Africa. Our furry friend here has been mistakenly called a buffalo for centuries. History shows that early settlers called bison ‘bufello’ by mistake Read More… from Bison, Not Buffalo – The Iconic Symbol of Yellowstone