June 24, 2016
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French bulls in Kraansvlak herd
On June 23rd, the two French bulls that arrived at Kraansvlak in May, have been released from their adjustment area. Together with the current group of bison, these subadult bulls
June 10, 2016
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Highland cattle in Kraansvlak
In June, a small family group of Highland cattle (cow, calf, bull) has been released into the dune area Kraansvlak. Also in other areas within Zuid-Kennemerland National Park, of
May 12, 2016
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New bison bulls to Kraansvlak herd
On May the 11th 2016, two bison bulls originating from a nature reserve in the south of France have arrived at Kraansvlak, part of National Park Zuid-Kennemerland. The animals of
April 16, 2016
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Wisent breeding habitat starts tenth year
The Kraansvlak project, a breeding habitat for European bison born in Dutch nature, starts its tenth year on the 24th of April. More than 20 calves have been born since the start
April 9, 2016
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‘Our’ bison accustomed to Maashorst
A month ago, eight bison from Kraansvlak were translocated to nature area the Maashorst in the Province of Brabant. The animals are doing well. They are exploring their new
April 3, 2016
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Visitor record Bison Trail
Since September 2012, it is possible to go on your own making use of a foot path, the so called Bison Trail, in bison area Kraansvlak. The path is open during the months of
March 17, 2016
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Bison translocated to Maashorst
Last week, eight European bison from Kraansvlak, part of National Park Zuid-Kennemerland, were translocated to nature area Maashorst in the province of Brabant. The eight animals
January 29, 2016
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Positions bison herd temporarily offline
Since the start of the bison project in Kraansvlak in 2007, the bison are equipped with a GPS collar. Data from the collar allows the managers and scientists involved to monitor
December 7, 2015
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Relocated bulls are doing well
Last August two bulls out of the Kraansvlak bison herd have been moved to Spanish bison projects. Both are sons of the Polish bull that fathered a great number of offspring in
September 1, 2015
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Bison Trail open again!
From Tuesday September 1st the Bison Trail in Kraansvlak is open again. The bison herd can often be seen from this path and is then nicely visible from a distance due to the open
August 10, 2015
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Bison bulls Kraansvlak on way to Spain
Two bison from Kraansvlak, the dune area between Overveen and Zandvoort, recently started their journey to Spain. There the bulls each go to another nature area. They will form a
July 28, 2015
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Preparations relocating bison bulls
PWN and ARK Nature are currently preparing the relocation of two bison bulls. They will leave the dune area Kraansvlak in the Netherlands and will travel to Spain. There they will