Cattalo In 1916, the Department of Agriculture requisitioned six sections of land double fenced with eight-foot page wire to establish an experimental range for the cattalo. Shorthorn or Herford were developing meatier, cold resistant animals with the foraging ability of buffalo and the easier handling nature of cattle. Highest success rates were realized with the buffalo cows bred to domestic bulls, however a trend of sterility in male calves was prevalent. Yaks were also introduced into the experiment in 1921. A small herd was transferred from Banff, their offspring labeled yakallo. Assisted by Park riders, Jim Wilson managed the enclosure and its animals until 1932 when Albert MacLellan became the supervisor. In 1950 the operation was moved to a federal experimental farm in May berries, Alberta, where it was completely abandoned in 1964. _________image_________ Above: Buffalo-Shorthorn cross. King, weighing 2400 pounds was believed to be the largest cloven hoof animal in the world. He remained on exhibition at the Park until bought by Phil May Sr., the hide becoming a museum showpiece. Below: Granny, the Yakkalo was King’s inseparable companion. _________image_________ _________image_________ (no caption)