The American bison is having an identity crisis. We can thank early European settlers (who called the vas therds “buffelo”), and the ‘unofficial anthem’ of the American West, for the initial confusion.
Bison Vs Buffalo: Is There A Difference?
As a consumer, it’s important to know the Bison or Buffalo—what’s the difference? on the retail shelf. Product that is labeled as “buffalo” is commonly water buffalo, an entirely different species of animal that is more domesticated, like cattle. India is one of the biggest exporters of buffalo meat, which is considered a commodity. Meat from water buffalo is typically imported from outside North America, although there are some farms raising buffalo in the US.
