1. Montana is home to one of the largest elk herds in the world, with over 150,000 elk roaming the state.
2. The American bison, also known as the buffalo, was nearly extinct in the late 1800s due to overhunting. Today, there are approximately 5,000 bison in Montana.
3. Grizzly bears in Montana can weigh up to 600 pounds and stand over 7 feet tall when on their hind legs.
4. Montana is home to the largest population of trumpeter swans in the lower 48 states.
5. Moose are the largest members of the deer family and can weigh up to 1,500 pounds.
6. Montana's pronghorn antelope can run up to 55 miles per hour, making them one of the fastest land animals in North America.
7. Mountain goats are not actually goats, but are more closely related to antelopes and can climb almost vertical rock faces.
8. The gray wolf was reintroduced to Montana in the 1990s after being nearly extinct in the lower 48 states.
9. Montana is home to one of the largest populations of bald eagles in the lower 48 states.
10. The wolverine, a fierce predator, can weigh up to 40 pounds and is known for its incredible strength and endurance.