Contrary to the opinion which prevailed 15 or 16 years ago that the buffalo in Canada was doomed to follow the messenger pigeon and the great auk into oblivion, the Dominion now has an immense herd of 8,3C0 an mals in the great park at Was: right, Alberta, says Reuter.
suecessiul - have been the country's efforts to save th animals from extinction that has been found necessary in order not to overcrowd the ranges to dispose of about 2.009 animals.
A number of animals are taken from the herd from year to year to supply specimens to other parks in Canada, the United States, Great Britain, and other parts of the Empire.
The killing will be conducted by experienced men under the supervision of Government officials and by humane methods, which will also ensure the best economic results.
The contract for the slaughter calls for the preservation of the hides and heads, which will be prepared for market.
Some of the meat goes to New York, where it is sold as a special dish in high-class hotels.
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