Besides WBNP, what geographical features within Canada host smaller, managed Wood Bison groups?
Answer
Scattered populations in Alberta, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut, including areas near Great Slave Lake.
While Wood Buffalo National Park (WBNP) anchors the largest concentration, the overall Canadian presence of the Wood Bison is distributed across multiple jurisdictions, reflecting successful reintroductions. These smaller, established groups exist within Alberta, the Northwest Territories, and extending northward into Nunavut. Furthermore, specific areas noted for current presence within this broader northern Canadian geography include locations proximate to Great Slave Lake. The management of these satellite herds is vital for providing access to diverse habitat types outside the strictly boreal setting of WBNP.
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