Bison again roam Banff National Park after century-long absence
BANFF, Alta. — Bison are once again grazing along the remote eastern slopes of Banff National Park after a more than century-long absence.
Parks Canada announced Monday it has moved 16 of the animals to the mountainous landscape that vast herds of the species once roamed for thousands of years.
The herd selected earlier this year for the $6.4-million project consists of 10 pregnant young cows and six young bulls.
It may seem like a lot of work and money for the number of bison involved, but it’s worth it, said project manager Karsten Heuer.