European bison
[jʊˈrəpiən ˈbaɪsən]
nounmasculinepl: European bisons
bisão-europeu
1. A large wild bovine mammal native to Europe, scientifically known as Bison bonasus, characterized by a massive body, short horns, and a hump on the shoulders; the heaviest land animal in Europe
The European bison was hunted to near extinction but has been successfully reintroduced to forests across Eastern Europe.
O bisão-europeu foi caçado até quase a extinção, mas foi reintroduzido com sucesso nas florestas da Europa Oriental.
2. A subspecies or closely related species to the American bison, distinguished by its larger size and different habitat preferences
Unlike the American bison of the plains, the European bison prefers dense forest habitats.
Diferentemente do bisão-americano das planícies, o bisão-europeu prefere habitats de florestas densas.
The European bison holds significant cultural importance in Eastern European countries, particularly in Poland and Lithuania, where it appears in national symbols and conservation efforts. The species represents successful wildlife conservation efforts in Europe, making it a symbol of environmental restoration.
Related Idioms & Phrases
strong as a European bison - extremely strong or powerful
endangered as a European bison - referring to something nearly extinct
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