Wisent, or a european bison, looking into the camera in the dunes of Kraansvlak in the Netherlands. Photographed by Henna Metz.

The European Bison in the Netherlands

The European bison, or the Wisent, is the largest land mammal that still exists in Europe. Their habitat used to cover large parts of Europe but due to hunting, poaching, loss of habitat due to land cultivation, and competition with domestic cattle, their numbers started to decline. The last wild European bison in the world was killed by poachers in 1927 in the western Caucasus. … Continue reading The European Bison in the Netherlands

Welcome Readers

In case you aren’t already familiar with me, my name is Henna Metz, and I’m the face behind Henna Metz Photography. I’m an outdoor enthusiast with deep respect and passion for photography, nature, wildlife, and storytelling, which is why I started a career as a nature and outdoor adventure photographer. However, rather than just taking pretty pictures, I want to create photographs with purpose, and … Continue reading Welcome Readers