4 Types of Bison in Wyoming
4 types of bison have a verified observation record in Wyoming. The most frequently recorded are American Bison, Bighorn Sheep and Mountain Goat. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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4 types of bison have a verified observation record in Wyoming. The most frequently recorded are American Bison, Bighorn Sheep and Mountain Goat. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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4 types of bison recorded in Wyoming
4 bison species have a verified observation record in Wyoming, each with at least 10 confirmed sightings. The full list, ranked by how often each is recorded, is below.
| # | Species | Scientific name | Verified records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Bison | Bison bison | 10,461 |
| 2 | Bighorn Sheep | Ovis canadensis | 1,362 |
| 3 | Mountain Goat | Oreamnos americanus | 392 |
| 4 | Domestic Cattle | Bos taurus | 33 |
Plus 1 more recorded only rarely (fewer than 10 verified sightings). Counts from verified iNaturalist observations.
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The American Bison (Bison bison) is the most commonly recorded, with 10,461 verified observations — about 85% of all bison reported in Wyoming. If you spot a bison here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.