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Bison calves born in Banff National Park - Catherine - 07-24-2018
The Bison herd in Banff National Park was a reintroduction of Bison to the area after a 140 year absence. It is hoped that the Bison will help restore and stabilize the ecosystem. It is natural for them to be there. The birth of Bison calves is a real sign that the Bison are at home in their new(old) environment.
https://globalnews.ca/news/4348390/banff-bison-calves-bred-born-in-banff/
This could be a real success story. If the presence of Bison helps other animals to survive then the whole ecosystem will improve.
If they can survive as a wild herd it will be an important step in restoring the land to how it used to be.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/bison-calves-banff-wild-1.4085012
The fact that they are successfully calving is an indication that they are happy in Park. It is a bit different from where they came from, but it is still natural to the species.
I used to hike in the back country of Alberta and I can't imagine what it would have felt like to see a herd of Bison grazing. I have seen Moose, elk, deer, wolves, beaver, black bears and grizzly bears. Seeing Bison would have been special.
