Brunette Island
  Brunette Island Location of Brunette Island in Newfoundland | |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Fortune Bay |
| Coordinates | 47°16′47″N 55°54′02″W / 47.27972°N 55.90056°WCoordinates: 47°16′47″N 55°54′02″W / 47.27972°N 55.90056°W |
| Area | 20 km2 (7.7 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 160 m (520 ft) |
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Canada | |
| Province | Newfoundland and Labrador |
Brunette Island is an island in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, the largest island in the Fortune Bay.
In 1964 an experimental attempt to introduce bison to Newfoundland was made, using Brunette Island as a test site. Although this attempt did not prove to be overly successful.[1] Since this experiment was conducted, wildlife biologists have continued to use Brunette as a site for wildlife observation and a breeding ground for bison, Arctic hare, caribou, ptarmigan, and moose. Except for the bison all of the animal studies and experiments attempted on Brunette Island have been very successful.
Starting on October 12, 2016, Mack McGowan, from Tyler, Texas, will be living on Brunette Island for one month while live streaming his experiences under the title "Cast Away Live". The show will be streaming live at www.facebook.com/livecastaway.[2]