Steppe Bison (Bison priscus)

The Steppe Bison (Bison priscus) was an ancient ancestor of modern bison, living during the Ice Age across Eurasia and North America. It was a large, megafaunal mammal adapted to cold, open grasslands known as steppes. Characterized by massive shoulders, curved horns, and a robust build, it grazed on grasses and shrubs. The species thrived for thousands of years but went extinct around 10,000 years ago, likely due to climate changes and human hunting. Its fossils provide valuable insights into prehistoric ecosystems and the evolutionary history of bison.