Montana

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Montana
Montana is a landlocked state in the western United States, in the Mountain West subregion. Several mountain ranges are found in the western half of the state, and the eastern half is characterized by western prairies and badlands. The area is a region of immense diversity, with the Rocky Mountains dominating the western landscape. The state's highest peak, Granite Peak, reaches an elevation of 3,904 meters above sea level, while the lowest point, the Kootenai River, lies at an elevation of 550 meters. Montana's terrain has been shaped by millions of years of tectonic activity, glaciation, and erosion. The state's unique landscape features, such as the Beartooth Mountains, the Absaroka Mountains, and Glacier National Park, dubbed "The Crown of the Continent Ecosystem", are a testament to the region's complex geological history. Montana is also home to parts of Yellowstone National Park, including three of the five entrances to the park. The state's numerous rivers, including the Missouri and Yellowstone, have carved out valleys and canyons, creating a diverse range of ecosystems that support a wide variety of flora and fauna. Wildlife includes 14 species of amphibians, 90 species of fish, 117 species of mammals, 20 species of reptiles and 427 species of birds. Montana is home to the largest Grizzly Bear population in the lower 48 states. Other species include the Black-Footed Ferret, Whooping Crane, Least Tern, Pallid and White Sturgeon, and the Canadian Lynx. The Gray Wolf population has remained at 900 animals since the reintroduction.