This week conservationists began their annual bison capture operation V Theodore Roosevelt National Park in western North Dakota. However, the corral does not depend on a team of robbers on horseback. The organizers will gather about 700 participants this year. buffalo using more modern technology – a helicopter.
Such reviews on bison are not for sport. It is an integral part of maintaining large herd health and appropriate stocking levels on federally protected lands. Ahead last year's multi-day projectPark experts explained that the proactive approach allows officials to minimize environmental stress while also promoting genetic diversity among the animals. The roundup is timed to coincide with the long bison grazing season, when they are at their healthiest. Conducting the roundup in the fall also allows for the generally cooler temperatures to be used to reduce heat-related stress and strain in animals.
No matter how strange it may sound, quarrels from inside a helicopter also offers its own unique advantages. Theodore Roosevelt National Park is located in the Badlands of South Dakota, a region typically characterized by steep slopes, deep ravines, and winding ravines. Flying over this beautiful but difficult terrain opens up even more possibilities. clear line of sight monitor the movement of bison and better direct their flow to the paddocks. Distance from the animals also greatly reduces the chance of injury to park rangers or bison. These large mammals grow easily standing over six and a half feet tall and weighing up to 2,800 pounds.
Once placed in pens, local veterinarians will evaluate hundreds of bison based on their overall health, genetic makeup and demographics such as age and biological sex. They are then appropriately sorted and either released back into the park or donated to tribal lands. Theodore Roosevelt State Park plans to send about 400 bison to tribal nations this year. Donations are part of constant efforts promote indigenous community development and cultural connections, as well as diversify local wildlife and enhance the surrounding landscape.
