What is the buffalo related to?

The American Bison, commonly known as the buffalo, is related to other members of the Bovidae family, which includes:

* Cattle (including cows, bulls, steers, and heifers)

* Sheep

* Goats

* Antelope

* Gazelle

* Wildbeest

While buffalo are often called "bison," they are not closely related to the Water Buffalo which is a different species entirely. Water buffalo are more closely related to cattle.

Therefore, the buffalo is most closely related to cattle.