Bison are the largest land mammals in North America , with males reaching up to 2,000 pounds. Bison are easily distinguished by their dark brown appearance, huge heads, and distinctive horns. They mainly live in grasslands and plains and once roamed the land in vast herds. However, they were hunted almost to extinction in many places, but after years of conservation work they have successfully made a comeback. With that in mind, let’s discover the states that have the most bison in America!
8. Kansas
The first state on the list is Kansas , which is home to approximately 5,700 bison. Also the state animal, bison inhabit numerous ranches and national parks across the state. The largest public herd in the state consists of around 200 animals and inhabits the Maxwell Wildlife Refuge. However, the other significant herd in the state is located at the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. This herd has 100 animals and is one of the first “satellite herds” set up in the state by the National Park Service to combat a dwindling gene pool.