Although we sometimes call them "Buffalo", they are actually North American Bison. Bison are no longer an endangered species. There are over 300,000 bison in North America. Bison meat has fewer calories and less cholesterol than chicken, fish or ostrich. Because there is much less fat in bison than beef, you get much more edible meat for your money. Bison does not taste like wild game meats. It does taste like the best quality beef you remember. Bison is the only meat we know of that is non-allergenic. Bison are the only mammals not to contract cancer. Bison was the main diet of the plains Indians. If you study their history you will find that: They didn't contract cancer They didn't have heart disease or heart attacks They lived to be 85 or 90 years old and scientists suggest they would have lived to be 125 with better dental care. According to studies eating bison 3-4 times per week can help most people reduce LDL cholesterol 40 to 45% over a 6 month period. Bison can be substituted for beef in any recipe that calls for beef. The possibilities are endless. Because of lower fat content, bison will cook faster than beef. Bison can easily outrun and out-maneuver most horses and can jump a 6 foot fence with the agility of a deer.