Where do bison live today?

Bison are large grazing mammals with two living species. American bison are found in protected areas, grasslands, and conservation herds across the United States and Canada, while European bison live in managed and reintroduced populations in countries such as Poland, Belarus, and other parts of eastern and central Europe. The American bison once ranged across much of North America in enormous numbers. By the early 20th century, hunting had reduced them to a tiny fraction of their former population. Modern conservation efforts helped prevent extinction and restore some herds.