Beerball Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 https://www.yahoo.com/news/united-states-to-adopt-bison-as-national-mammal-221909930.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 (edited) Would fall on November 5th this year. The Bills play in Seattle that Monday night November 7 Edited April 27, 2016 by CowgirlsFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Someone will be offended by this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 https://www.yahoo.com/news/united-states-to-adopt-bison-as-national-mammal-221909930.html You realize that buffalo and bison are two completely different animals, don't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 You realize that buffalo and bison are two completely different animals, don't you? No, please elucidate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Well, Norm, it's really simple. Early American settlers called bison “bufello” due to the similar appearance between the two animals, and the name "buffalo" stuck for the American variety. But it's wrong. The American Bison lives only in North America, while the two main buffalo species reside in Africa and Asia. A small population of bison relatives called the European bison lives in isolated parts of Poland. Like buffalo, bison belong to the Bovidae family, which includes more than 100 species of hoofed mammals, called ungulates — buffalo, bison, antelopes, gazelles, cattle, sheep and goats. Two main buffalo species exist: African cape buffalo and Asian water buffalo. In fact, Norm, If you were to stand eye-to-eye with a buffalo species and a bison — and neither killed mowed you down — you’d notice stark physical differences. Unlike any buffalo species, the American bison sports a large shoulder hump and a massive head, which gives this symbol of the West its burly appearance. African cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer) graze along the savannahs and grasslands of southern and eastern Africa. As if wearing a colonial-wig, the male is equipped with a head shield from which its horns sprout. When it comes to horns, the Asian water buffalo would take home the crown hands down. The crescent-shaped horns atop its head have a tip-to-tip span of up to six feet. They aren’t just for show, as this marsh-mucking buffalo uses its horns to scoop up cool mud and throw the goop onto its back. So there ya have it, Norm. The difference between a bison and a buffalo. I can also tell you that neither has wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 Why does everything revolve around Asia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Well, Norm, it's really simple. Early American settlers called bison “bufello” due to the similar appearance between the two animals, and the name "buffalo" stuck for the American variety. But it's wrong. . . . . So there ya have it, Norm. The difference between a bison and a buffalo. I can also tell you that neither has wings. Well played Cliffie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullpen Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 So there ya have it, Norm. The difference between a bison and a buffalo. I can also tell you that neither has wings. So which one do they get the milk from to make the Bison chip dip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 So which one do they get the milk from to make the Bison chip dip? That's not milk ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 You realize that buffalo and bison are two completely different animals, don't you? Nonetheless ...I won't be eating either one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Jerky Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Bison burgers are good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Speaking of bison several ago,I went to eat at Redneck Heaven there in Arlington Texas. I couldn't believe my eyes! There was meatloaf on the menu...made with bison. Several years into being this Bills fan ...I passed...just couldn't order the meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Since neither species every resided in WNY, who cares?? I was taught that Buffalo was derived from the French; beau fleuve, which means beautiful river. The French were the original non-native settlers in the WNY area, so makes some sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 (edited) I only care if restaurants have half off on bison hamburgers that day. Bison burgers seems very marketable phrase. Edited April 28, 2016 by Koolaid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullpen Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 That's not milk ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Speaking of bison several ago,I went to eat at Redneck Heaven there in Arlington Texas. I couldn't believe my eyes! There was meatloaf on the menu...made with bison. Several years into being this Bills fan ...I passed...just couldn't order the meal. Bison is delicious and is very good for you. It's more lean than turkey. If you're ever near a "Ted's Montana Grill" try the pot roast or meatloaf. Both are excellent. They also serve ribs and steaks, which are pretty pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Bison is delicious and is very good for you. It's more lean than turkey. If you're ever near a "Ted's Montana Grill" try the pot roast or meatloaf. Both are excellent. They also serve ribs and steaks, which are pretty pricey. I agree, 100%, that bison is delicious. I've never had it in any form other than ground, but it has a great flavor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted April 28, 2016 Author Share Posted April 28, 2016 I agree, 100%, that bison is delicious. I've never had it in any form other than ground, but it has a great flavor. You should try sitting at a table next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 You should try sitting at a table next time. It's part of my Asian culture, you bigot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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