Plains Bison
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Banff National Park considers next steps for bison herd reintroduced into backcountryOfficials are trying to determine what's next for a herd of plains bison in Banff National Park after a draft report shows its backcountry reintroduction was successful.CanadaNov 11, 2022
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Manitoba to officially recognize polar bear as provincial emblemPremier Kelvin Goertzen announced Friday that his government has introduced legislation to add the polar bear as an official emblem of Manitoba.CanadaOct 8, 2021
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20 bison re-introduced to Poundmaker Cree NationPoundmaker Cree Nation is hoping to grow their recently acquired bison herd by the 100s after welcoming them back to the community on Feb. 19.CanadaFeb 28, 2021
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Plains bison return to Saskatoon after more than 100 yearsSix female calves have been brought from Grasslands National Park to help establish the herd at Wanuskewin as well as four pregnant females and a mature bull from Yellowstone National Park.CanadaJan 17, 2020
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NCC adds 5 bison bulls to Saskatchewan herdThe Nature Conservancy of Canada has added five bull bison to an existing Saskatchewan herd to diversify its genetics and maintain its health.CanadaNov 15, 2019
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Elk Island National Park bison populating herds across globe ‘the cornerstone of conservation’From Russia to Scotland, Elk Island National Park bison and their relatives can be found around the globe.CanadaJul 12, 2019
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10 bison calves born in Banff ‘doing really well’: Parks CanadaParks Canada says 10 bison calves born in Banff National Park this year are healthy and “doing really well.”Jun 7, 2017
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First bison calves born in Banff National Park in over 140 yearsCanadians are getting their first glimpse at the newest additions to Banff's wild bison herd.CanadaApr 25, 2017
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Wild bison back in Banff National ParkAfter more than a century, wild Plains bison are back in Banff National Park.NewsFeb 6, 2017
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$24-million upgrade coming to Elk Island National Park in AlbertaThe federal government has given Parks Canada $24 million to be used to upgrade decades-old infrastructure at Elk Island National Park near Edmonton.EnvironmentJul 15, 2016
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