Bison Pair on the Live Cam

In Canada’s Grasslands National Park, the bison are propagating and enjoying the summer weather.

“Plains bison were re-introduced in Grasslands National Park in December 2005, after 120 years of absence. This vast, wind swept prairie evolved with bison, drought, periodic fire and variable continental climate. Prior to European settlement, the prairies were home to millions of free-roaming bison. By the 1880’s many changes had occurred on the landscape and the large herds that once roamed were nearly gone. Through consultation with stakeholders, neighbours and specialists, bison were reintroduced to the park and are now thriving.

The initial herd consisted of 71 bison, including 30 male calves, 30 female calves and 11 yearlings.
These bison arrived from Elk Island National Park, which has been the ‘seed source’ of Canadian bison for many years as they maintain an extensive health database, have no cattle nor wood bison genes and are free from disease.
The bison were released into a 16.2-hectare (40 acre) holding facility where they remained over winter to allow time to become adapted to their new surroundings. On May 24, 2006, the bison were released into the largest parcel of the West Block, which totals approximately 181 square kilometres (70 square miles). This portion was chosen due to its large size, natural water source and access for park visitors.
The results of the spring count in April 2013, suggest that there are approximately 330 adult bison and 40 calves in the park”

The Bison & Prairie Dog Live Cam.