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Established by the United States Congress in 1908, the National Bison Range is a wildlife refuge located in northwestern Montana within the Flathead Indian Reservation. It protects a herd of American bison across roughly 18,000 acres of native Palouse prairie, grasslands, and forests. In 2020, the federal government returned the land to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT). The refuge provides habitat for bison, elk, deer, and numerous grassland bird species, serving researchers and wildlife observers.
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Where is the National Bison Range located?
The National Bison Range is a wildlife refuge located in northwestern Montana within the Flathead Indian Reservation. It was established by the United States Congress in 1908.
How large is the National Bison Range?
The refuge protects a herd of American bison across roughly 18,000 acres of land. The landscape consists of native Palouse prairie, grasslands, and forests.
Why was the National Bison Range established?
It was created by Congress in 1908 to help conserve the American bison, which had been hunted to the brink of extinction. The range provided a protected habitat where the species could recover safely.
What type of ecosystem does the National Bison Range protect?
The refuge is home to roughly 18,000 acres of native Palouse prairie and grasslands. This ecosystem supports a diverse array of wildlife alongside the bison, including elk and bighorn sheep.
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