Is bison meat better for you and the environment?

Could bison meat (buffalo) be nature's wonder meat? It seems so. Buffalo meat has less calories, fat, and cholesterol than skinless chicken, beef, pork, and even sockeye salmon. It also has more iron than all the aforementioned meats and more vitamin B12 than all but salmon. I just had a bison burrito a few days ago, and it was delicious. It tastes similart to beef, but a little more lean and tender. Not gamey tasting at all. It sounds almost too good to be true, but check this link out for the actual nutritional info.

http://www.beechhillbison.com/buffalo_nutrition.html

Not so concerned about your health but concerned about the planet? Bison offers a great source of protein without many of the negative effects of cattle. First of all, buffalo are native to our country and live off natural land very efficeintly. Unlike cows who were brought here from overseas, buffalo need very little water (cows use about half of the US's water supply). They also do not release the enormous amount of methane that cows do through their breathing. The majority of bison meat producers use natural techniques to raise the bison, and the animals are free to range and grass fed. So next time you feel like some red meat, be sure to check out the bison meat if it's available at the grocery store. There are also many online dealers; just Google bison meat and look for a dealer in your region.