The cattalo is a cross breed of a male bison and a female domestic cow. The cattalo was first bred in Canada at the start of the 20th century to combine the size and meat of the wild bison with the obedience and domestic nature of domesticated cattle. Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/BC.HTM
beefalonoun hardy breed of cattle resulting from crossing domestic cattle with the American buffalo; yields leaner beef than conventional breeds Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974