5 facts about American Bison 🦬 1️⃣ There used to be over 60 million bison roaming America but by 1889 there were only a few hundred left. Thanks to conservation and consumers, bison populations have grown to over 400,000 today. 2️⃣ Bison come in a variety of colors. Brown is most common, but they can be black or white as well! 3️⃣ Because of their majestic coat, they look a lot bigger than they actually are. The average bison is about the same size as cattle with a mature bull weighing around 2,000 pounds. 4️⃣ If you’re looking for protein look no further than bison. It’s the highest among red meats and is lower in fat. Plus it’s high in iron and vitamin B12 5️⃣ Bison heads are designed like snowplows which allow them to graze through several feet of snow to find food all winter long! ❄️ #bison #bisonbisonbison #funfact #funfacts #funfact #conservation #tatanka #wow #animal #animals #america #history #ag #agriculture #bisonranch #ranch #ranching #education #educational #buffal...
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