The December 2015 issue of Sunset Magazine (yup, the yuppie mag) has an interesting article on the return of Wood Bison (Bison bison athebascae) to Alaska. They had been declared extinct, but a purebred herd was found in Alberta. These animals are bigger than the Plains Bison (Bison bison bison), and the largest land animal in North America. I find that rather cool!
In a different internet article, I read that the National Park Service is considering removing/killing up to 1000 bison from Yellowstone this winter. They are over populating their range. It's kind of sad to see them killed, but the land has to be able to support them. Current population across the US is roughly 400,000.
In a different internet article, I read that the National Park Service is considering removing/killing up to 1000 bison from Yellowstone this winter. They are over populating their range. It's kind of sad to see them killed, but the land has to be able to support them. Current population across the US is roughly 400,000.
