Wolves and European bison: coexistence in modern Europe Videos showing encounters between wolves and European bison (wisent) often raise questions: can wolves hunt such large animals, and how do these species coexist where bison are returning to the wild? 🦬 Size matters European bison are the largest land mammals in Europe. Healthy adult bison — especially bulls or cows in groups — are not easy or routine prey for wolves. Their size, strength and defensive behaviour make direct attacks risky an