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America’s Largest Bison Herds Are in These States

By Abby Parks

Published January 22, 2025 Runtime 1:35

Bison have miraculously resurrected from the brink of extinction after being slaughtered in the 1800s by hunters and employees of the railroad companies carving their way across the American West. The largest land mammals in North America, bison are an iconic symbol of America and are easily recognized by their dark brown coats, massive heads, and distinctive horns. In this compelling video, discover more about the fantastic comeback of America’s bison and learn which states are home to the largest herds.

About the Author

Abby Parks

Abby Parks has authored a fiction novel, theatrical plays, short stories, poems, and song lyrics. She's recorded two albums of her original songs, and is a multi-instrumentalist. She has managed a website for folk music and written articles on singer-songwriters, folk bands, and other things music-oriented. She's also a radio DJ for a folk music show. As well as having been a pet parent to rabbits, birds, dogs, and cats, Abby loves seeking sightings of animals in the wild and has witnessed some more exotic ones such as Puffins in the Farne Islands, Southern Pudu on the island of Chiloe (Chile), Penguins in the wild, and countless wild animals in the Rocky Mountains (Big Horn Sheep, Mountain Goats, Moose, Elk, Marmots, Beavers).

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