THE CYPRESS HILLS STRADDLE THE SASKATCHEWAN-ALBERTA BORDER JUST NORTH OF THE U.S. BORDER. THEY RISE ABOVE THE SURROUNDING PLAINS AND SERVED AS A REFUGIA DURING THE LAST ICE-AGE. WILDLIFE IS A MIX OF MOUNTAIN AND MORE NORTHERLY FOREST SPECIES PLUS INTRODUCED WILD TURKEYS AND A THRIVING COUGAR POPULATION.