The park was created to protect Canada's last remaining herd of wood buffalo. The park is also home to woodland caribou and moose. Alberta's varied landforms and vegetation are home to a variety of wildlife. Timber wolves and black bears roam the boreal forest . Pronghorn antelope are confined to the arid grasslands found in the southeast corner of the province.
Lynx are found throughout the north and west, bobcats favor the southern fringe.
Cougars are found in the mountains. Grizzly bears inhabit the remote areas of the Rocky Mountains and the Swan Hills. High in the Rocky Mountains you'll find shaggy mountain goats, Bighorn sheep, and moose. Many times these animals can be seen when driving through Banff or Jasper National Parks. Several species of birds are found in Alberta.