Parks Canada says it's the first time wild bison calves have been born in Banff's backcountry in 140 years.
The first calf was born on Earth Day last weekend, and two more tiny bison have joined the herd since.
Known as red coats, the baby bison are currently sticking close to their mothers — who can be quite assertive, Hunt said.
The reintroduction of a wild bison population back in the park is part of Canada's 150th anniversary celebrations.
Officials hope the herd will grow to roughly 80 bison by the end of the pilot project.
The historic homecoming is part of Canada's 150th anniversary celebrations with a goal of re-establishing Indigenous connections to the bison and park.
If the herd becomes too big, Parks Canada will work with local First Nations to cull the herd, Hunt said. »