Smithsonian National Zoo in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Are They Bison or Buffalo?
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 22, 2021
1. Are They Bison or Buffalo? Marker
Inscription.
Are They Bison or Buffalo?. . Depends on whom you ask. Scientifically, American bison are not buffalo; true "buffalo" are only found in Africa. Culturally, the names bison and buffalo are both correct. When European explorers first came to North America, they called the giant creatures a variety of names, including bisonte, buffes and buffles. As our culture developed, the name buffalo stuck. Today, both names are accepted.
Depends on whom you ask. Scientifically, American bison are not buffalo; true "buffalo" are only found in Africa. Culturally, the names bison and buffalo are both correct. When European explorers first came to North America, they called the giant creatures a variety of names—including bisonte, buffes and buffles. As our culture developed, the name buffalo stuck. Today, both names are accepted.
Location. 38° 55.901′ N, 77° 3.137′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Smithsonian National Zoo. Marker is on Olmsted Walk, 0.3 miles east of Connecticut Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC 20008, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 22, 2021
2. Are They Bison or Buffalo? Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
