A Half-Blind Bison - The Realities of Life at Elk Island National Park

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  • Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
  • Our cameras sometimes reveal more than what we intended. While reviewing footage afterwards, I was surprised to find I had filmed what appears to be a bison blind in one eye. I was also fairly certain she had a yearling calf along with her, and this made me wonder how injured bison are handled at Elk Island. The Bison Backstage Tour gave me the opportunity to ask this question.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 65

  • @hikingoutdoorfamily
    @hikingoutdoorfamily 7 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful and very nice to see that she is still with the herd and raising her young.

  • @Packsalot
    @Packsalot 7 місяців тому +1

    Interesting to learn about the bison. Nature is tough on animals sometimes. Hopefully all will be good. Have a great day.

  • @wondersofnature271
    @wondersofnature271 7 місяців тому +1

    It's nice that they still preserve and let the bison roam around there. May the half-blind bison thrive well.

  • @Joy_vlogca
    @Joy_vlogca 7 місяців тому +1

    Good morning Donna ~

  • @LJG907
    @LJG907 7 місяців тому +1

    Very interesting observation. Sorry for them 🙏

  • @AishusCraftyKidsClub
    @AishusCraftyKidsClub 7 місяців тому +2

    Bison 🦬 nice capture
    R u not scared to go near them 😅

    • @DonnaTaibossigai
      @DonnaTaibossigai  7 місяців тому

      This time we were in our vehicle which they tolerate as long as it's still a reasonable distance away. The zoom lens really is great for seeing up close, too. Thank you Aishu.

  • @Kentuckytrackers7255
    @Kentuckytrackers7255 7 місяців тому

    Thanks y'all 🏞️🤝

  • @micksmusicchannel
    @micksmusicchannel 7 місяців тому +1

    Such beautiful animals, and that girl seems to be doing just fine doesnt she Donna 😀💞

  • @turtledrum7386
    @turtledrum7386 7 місяців тому

    Life offers us so many moments for greater learning and greater understanding. The half-blind bison teaches us about not just looking, but seeing. Thank you, dear Donna.

  • @IamaDutch-Kiwi
    @IamaDutch-Kiwi 7 місяців тому +1

    So impressive and majestic. Love these amazing animals. They are a true presence. I'm glad you love them so much you film them and share with us. Fabulous images. 🩷👌🇳🇱🙋‍♀🥝

    • @DonnaTaibossigai
      @DonnaTaibossigai  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much, Anita! It was interesting to spot the half-blind one afterwards.

  • @AlphaTraveler1
    @AlphaTraveler1 7 місяців тому

    You get to see so much. Amazing. These Bisons are so huge. LIKED 👍👍👍

  • @WeGoPlacesTours
    @WeGoPlacesTours 7 місяців тому +1

    So interesting to learn about the bison. I’m glad to hear about the female still holding her own despite her being blind in one eye. Always nice to see them Donna. Thank you. 👍😊🇨🇦

    • @DonnaTaibossigai
      @DonnaTaibossigai  7 місяців тому

      Thank you so much, Christine! Have a great day.

  • @no_soy_rubio
    @no_soy_rubio 6 місяців тому +1

    Poor bison ❤ its good they are monitored and I'm sure she has adapted well with her disability

    • @DonnaTaibossigai
      @DonnaTaibossigai  6 місяців тому

      It was good to see she's doing alright and I'm glad the safety in numbers works in her favour. Thanks, Matt!

  • @pavelboro
    @pavelboro 7 місяців тому

    Hello Donna. They are beautiful animals. A beautiful moment to see them. Greetings and have a great day.🌞Pavel🦊

  • @photographyadventuresbygraciel
    @photographyadventuresbygraciel 7 місяців тому

    What an amazing momma! We have a momma bear here with a physical disability named Eileen. She has only one ear and has a limp on her leg but she has thrived and has raised her young stronger than ever. It’s incredible to see these animals not give up and keep going. A lesson that definitely us humans can learn from.
    Great video Donna!

  • @yasminshikingmission
    @yasminshikingmission 7 місяців тому

    Amazing that she is managing still 😊 lovely to see, beautiful animals

  • @NBNatureTrailvan
    @NBNatureTrailvan 7 місяців тому +1

    Well I hope she can live a full life in the park with the herd Donna. Amazing to see this!!

    • @DonnaTaibossigai
      @DonnaTaibossigai  7 місяців тому

      I hope so too. She seemed to be managing just fine, and they use their senses of smell and hearing a great deal as well.

  • @quote_nature
    @quote_nature 7 місяців тому +1

    That is good news as it should be. Left alone to manage without interference unless absolutely necessary. Thanks for the information accompanying your beautiful film of the bison herd. Best regards, Cathy

    • @DonnaTaibossigai
      @DonnaTaibossigai  7 місяців тому

      Thank you so much, Cathy! It really was interesting to spot her among the group.

  • @therosarylady
    @therosarylady 7 місяців тому +1

    I'm grateful she's been able to be there. Bison are an interesting group, a favorite of mine. Thanks for the video 😊

    • @DonnaTaibossigai
      @DonnaTaibossigai  7 місяців тому

      I have to agree, they are amazing animals. Thank you so much!

  • @MrArgoma
    @MrArgoma 7 місяців тому

    Unos animales fantásticos 😀👍. Un saludo y buen fin de semana.

  • @Fortheloveofbirds2020
    @Fortheloveofbirds2020 7 місяців тому

    It is so nice that the bison is thriving and also raising its young despite the disability. Very nice video.

  • @railbuddy8372
    @railbuddy8372 7 місяців тому

    wonderful footages of bisons roaming around there...very scenic and relaxing place....great coverage.....big like

  • @explorewithmartha6297
    @explorewithmartha6297 7 місяців тому

    Amazing capture moment Byson 😍
    Thank you for sharing Donna🙏🏾😊

  • @CarolandDerek
    @CarolandDerek 7 місяців тому

    Nature is sometimes kind and sometimes not, so is life we all have good times then there is the flip side.
    The people of the old world understood the way of nature. 🙏👍

  • @JamieHarding5
    @JamieHarding5 7 місяців тому +1

    Hello Donna.
    I watched the video yesterday and commented but it didn't send.
    I love these beautiful big animals.
    Your voice is so easy to listen to, you are very good as a narrator.
    Glad to hear the Bison blind in one eye is managing fine.
    Great job👋❤️

    • @DonnaTaibossigai
      @DonnaTaibossigai  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much, Jamie! I have become quite fond of the bison as well and I'm glad that even the half-blind one will get to keep living on.

  • @NaturesFairy
    @NaturesFairy 7 місяців тому +1

    Hi Donna,, thats such a great park and its nice to hear how well taken the Bison are! Sad she is blind in one eye but great she is doing wonderfully and raising her baby!!

    • @DonnaTaibossigai
      @DonnaTaibossigai  7 місяців тому

      It was fascinating spotting her in the footage afterwards but I am glad she is able to keep on living and doing all the things a bison should do. Have a great day, Brenda!

  • @ItsArtByDonna
    @ItsArtByDonna 7 місяців тому +1

    That is good to know Donna...thanks for sharing the information with us and the footage too!

  • @wanderingoutyonder
    @wanderingoutyonder 7 місяців тому

    Bison are so interesting! Nice capture! Looks like they are in a great refuge area........

  • @EventyrsorenDenmark
    @EventyrsorenDenmark 7 місяців тому

    Amazing animals. Life in nature is sometimes hard for them 😢

  • @vs123
    @vs123 7 місяців тому

    I love bisons

  • @wildlifespotteruk
    @wildlifespotteruk 7 місяців тому

    Well spotted, good to hear that they will be left alone to live their life. Good video.

  • @openmindedwonderer
    @openmindedwonderer 7 місяців тому

    Wonderful to see ❤

  • @GENerationXplorers
    @GENerationXplorers 7 місяців тому

    The bison are such magnificent creatures! Shame about the partially blind one but she seemed to be doing fine! Lovely to see this Donna thank you 👍❤️

  • @Qちゃん-d3p
    @Qちゃん-d3p 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for the very interesting video🎉🎉

  • @AnimaiseAlma
    @AnimaiseAlma 7 місяців тому

    Muito llindo animais❤❤

  • @FeinDining
    @FeinDining 7 місяців тому

    This is really interesting -- we've got so much love for al the animals ♥

  • @SetForAdventures
    @SetForAdventures 7 місяців тому +1

    Such a shame (nature can be harsh as you said Donna ) but for the moment the mom and calf seem to be ok 🙏🏼
    Best wishes Simon 🤠👍

    • @DonnaTaibossigai
      @DonnaTaibossigai  7 місяців тому +1

      Hopefully she continues to do well especially if she stays near the others. Thank you, Simon!

  • @LyndonsAdventures.
    @LyndonsAdventures. 7 місяців тому +1

    Nice to get some background on how they operate

    • @DonnaTaibossigai
      @DonnaTaibossigai  7 місяців тому +1

      It was for sure! And great to be able to ask questions.

  • @k.nishiyama
    @k.nishiyama 7 місяців тому +1

    A half-blind bison in Elk Island National Park. I felt the harshness of animals living according to the laws of nature.

  • @trangvlog754
    @trangvlog754 7 місяців тому

    The Realities of Life at Elk Island National Park, nice video.

  • @CHEMING3129
    @CHEMING3129 7 місяців тому

    Beautiful vedio thanks for sharing

  • @musicnature007
    @musicnature007 7 місяців тому

    Wow 😮 เป็นสัตว์ที่น่าทึ่ง

  • @RAMUJIRO
    @RAMUJIRO 7 місяців тому +1

    I hope the bisons live well. This is a very informative video.🦬👍

    • @DonnaTaibossigai
      @DonnaTaibossigai  7 місяців тому

      Me too. I am glad they are able to live naturally and with their injuries.

  • @siegfriedschlag4353
    @siegfriedschlag4353 7 місяців тому

    Hallo, vielen lieben Dank für deinen tollen Beitrag 👍 wünschen dir eine schöne Woche ❤ danke für gegenseitige Unterstützung 🔔 Siggi & Anne 👍

  • @MillersRailfan
    @MillersRailfan 7 місяців тому +1

    Donna a question from ignorant me:
    Do all mature bison have horns?

    • @DonnaTaibossigai
      @DonnaTaibossigai  7 місяців тому +1

      No worries. They all have horns. The females have smaller horns and even the young calves develop little buds as they grow.

    • @MillersRailfan
      @MillersRailfan 7 місяців тому

      @@DonnaTaibossigai thank you Donna