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What We Love: Island Bison

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  • March 11, 2022
  • VanIsle.News Staff
Huge bison herds used to roam the continent, now they live mostly on farms

Looking at these magnificent beasts is like stepping back in time.

Morningstar Bison Ranch in Ladysmith is home to these impressive animals.

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