A full-grown bull can weigh up to 2,000 pounds, and as prey animals, bison are always on alert for predators. It just makes me feel reconnected.”Thomas is an intern visiting the American prairie in north central Montana, from the Aaniiih Nakoda College on the nearby Fort Belknap Indian Reservation. Bison handling on the American prairie is very quiet to ensure the animals do not see or hear anyone as they pass through the shoots. Photo by Sarah MosqueraIntact North American prairie is often referred to as the “American Serengeti” because of the abundance of biodiversity found on the landscape. As a keystone species, bison are integral to creating habitat for other prairie animals.