BISON MAKING A COMEBACK

This the Wood Bison, a different kind of Bison once thought to be extinct.

The old Owl is lover of nature and animals, especially the restoration of threatened species.  Wood Bison were once thought to be extinct.  They are now making a big comeback in Alaska.  Hopefully the Wood Bison population will sufficient grow to release in the large heavily forested national parks in the western lower 48.

This is the Plains Bison. 

The Plains Bison are now travelling in herds unseen for more than 100 years.  This migration is increasing the nutrient value of plants by up to 150%.  The regenerative value to the land also eliminates aggressive predatory grasses and improves the growth of healthy natural grasses.  The bison hooves till the land allowing rain to penetrate several feet deeper and enrich the soil, a special value in lesser  hydrated areas.  Bison wallowing and roiling in the mud create an entire new habitat for many smaller animals.  The Bison comeback is a bright spot of good news in a bad news culture.