Beefalo: Bison-Cow Hybrid

What happens if an American bison mates with a domestic cow? The result is a

real hybrid called a beefalo. It isn’t a myth or a science experiment — it’s an animal

created through controlled breeding between bison and cattle. After a normal cow-length

pregnancy, the calf usually looks more like ordinary cattle. As it grows,

it begins to develop thicker fur, heavier muscle, and a stronger frame. As an adult,

a beefalo has a broader chest, denser bones, and more muscle than typical cattle.

It combines some of the toughness of bison with the calmer temperament of domesticated

cows. Beefalo tolerate cold and heat well and tend to resist certain diseases