where do water buffalo live in the united states
Water buffalo In 1974, four water buffalo were imported to the United States from Guam to be studied at the University of Florida. In February 1978, the first herd arrived for commercial farming. Until 2002, only one commercial breeder was in the United States. Water buffalo meat is imported from Australia.[37] Until 2011, water buffalo were raised in Gainesville, Florida, from young obtained from zoo overflow. They were used primarily for meat production, frequently sold as hamburger.[38] Other US ranchers use them for production of high-quality mozzarella cheese.[39][40][41][42]
South Dakota Much of South Dakota (except for the Black Hills area) is dominated by a temperate grasslands biome.[22] Although grasses and crops cover most of this region, deciduous trees such as cottonwoods, elms, and willows are common near rivers and in shelter belts.[23] Mammals in this area include bison, deer, pronghorn, coyotes, and prairie dogs.[24] The state bird, the ring-necked pheasant, has adapted well to the area after being introduced from China.[25] Growing populations of bald eagles are spread throughout the state, especially near the Missouri River.[26] Rivers and lakes of the grasslands support populations of walleye, carp, pike, bass, and other species.[24] The Missouri River also contains the pre-historic paddlefish.[27]