CA-K1001Places & geography
Banff National Park’s wildlife and plants
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The dense forests, glacial waters, high peaks and deep canyons of Banff National Park in Alberta provide habitat for 56 species of mammals, 300 species of birds and more than 800 species of plants. Building on a long history of wildlife research and conservation, Parks Canada works to protect and restore the park for future generations.
Scope & context
The park’s habitats as described by Parks Canada; the park’s founding and the Cave and Basin are covered in a separate item.
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