ANN ARBOR, Mich. – One of North America’s only remaining megafauna species is living between U.S. 23 and M-14.
A herd of about 80 bison is turning heads at Domino’s Farms in Ann Arbor Township.
These powerful animals are more than just a striking sight. They’re part of the farm’s history and its connection to Michigan agriculture.
Bison are one of the most important animals in American history. They’re up there with glaciers in terms of how America was formed.
But seriously, though, you have these herds of creatures that weigh thousands of pounds each. Their hooves dig up the dirt. They eat the weeds and fertilize the soil.
American agriculture wouldn’t have developed the same way if bison hadn’t helped develop the soil.
Two hundred years ago, there were an estimated 30 million to 60 million bison in North America.
Those numbers were driven to near extinction. By 1890, it’s estimated there were fewer than 1,000.
Conservation efforts helped save the species. Today, bison are recovering through conservation partnerships and tribal-led restoration efforts.
And there are dozens of them just hanging out outside Domino Farms.
It’s not just survival. It’s a symbol of what we’ve almost lost and what we’ve been able to recover.
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