The largest land mammal in North America is the American bison. The American bison is also the national mammal of the United States. This beast can weigh 701 to 2,599 pounds. The largest wild American bison ever recorded was a bull weighing 2,800 pounds. Bison are also bred in captivity and raised for meat. The largest bison in captivity weighed an unbelievable 3,801 pounds. Despite their size, a bison can jump six feet vertically and can run 40 miles per hour.

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