American bison.

Wanted to give you a little background on the wildlife you will be encountering during the Prairie Wedding weekend (very soon)!!

American bison (buffalo) The bison once inhabited the Great Plains of the United States and Canada in massive herds. Bison are herbivores, grazing on the grasses and sedges of the North American prairies. They eat in the morning and evening, and rest during the day. Bison mate in August and September (you might get to witness Bison making babies on the hayride!) Bison are found in both publicly and privately held herds.

Custer State Park in South Dakota is home to 1,500 bison, one of the largest publicly held herds in the world. Wildlife officials believe that there are only four free roaming and genetically pure herds on public lands in North America, Yellowstone National Park, Henry Mountains in Utah, Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota and on Elk Island in Alberta, Canada.

If you plan on doing some hiking along the rustic cattle trails on the Circle S Ranch's 1,200 acres here is a Prairie Field Guide so you can identify the wildlife you encounter. "You may discover the "line shack," traditionally a retreat from the weather for cowboys out checking fence, or perhaps you'll come across the pond, which is full of goldfish." Not sure when you would hike since there is SO MUCH fun stuff planned, but if you really want to experience the prairie, feel free.

Okay...I only actually featured one prairie animal, but it is one I'm sure you will see if attending the Kansas Wedding next weekend. NEXT WEEKEND!