By Calvin Duncan, Conservancy Wildlife Biologist – eCatalina.com
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND – August 2013-Spring and summer are the seasons most anticipated by Catalina’s wildlife enthusiasts because of one thing: babies! Baby eagles, baby quail, baby squirrels, baby foxes – the cuteness factor is unparalleled. But wait – something’s missing. Where are all of the baby bison?
Bison calves have been a little harder to find on Catalina since 2010 due to the implementation of the Catalina Island Conservancy’s groundbreaking bison contraceptive program. So far this year, only one calf has been documented. Due to his solitary circumstances, he has been affectionately nicknamed “Uno” (Spanish for one). In the past some 30 calves were born each spring.
