What is another for buffalo?

Another name for buffalo is bison. In North America, the term "buffalo" is commonly used to refer to the American bison (Bison bison). In other parts of the world, particularly Africa and Asia, the term "buffalo" is used to describe various species of water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) or African buffalo (Syncerus caffer). Bison and water buffalo are both members of the family Bovidae, but they belong to different genera and have distinct physical characteristics and behaviors.