Condition of population of European bison in northern region of Russia

Abstract

The history of European bison introduction in the northern region of the European part of the Russian Federation is discussed. During year 1991–2011 20 European bison were released in the Vologda region. The introduced animals preferred the area of 600 hectares within the Ust’Kubenskoye hunting district. Actually herd of 40 animals is observed. There are no problems in reproduction and animals can survive hard conditions in the north.