Plains Bison - Elk Island National Park
Managed to take a shot of this fine specimen last week while visiting Elk Island National Park, just east of Edmonton, Alberta.
In 1907 the Canadian Government purchased the last herd of Plains Bison from Montana and moved them to a wildlife sanctuary in Alberta (the sanctuary now known as Elk Island National Park).
In 2012 Elk Island National Park transferred 71 bison to the American Prairie Reserve who has united with Parks Canada to work together in conserving the plains bison.
Plains Bison - Elk Island National Park
Managed to take a shot of this fine specimen last week while visiting Elk Island National Park, just east of Edmonton, Alberta.
In 1907 the Canadian Government purchased the last herd of Plains Bison from Montana and moved them to a wildlife sanctuary in Alberta (the sanctuary now known as Elk Island National Park).
In 2012 Elk Island National Park transferred 71 bison to the American Prairie Reserve who has united with Parks Canada to work together in conserving the plains bison.