Unfortunately for all you single Buffalo ladies out there, Ernie is happily involved in a long term relationship with his lovely lady Buffalo Emily. They have 3 calves, Edward, Elsie and Edith.
Ernie's father Eddie the Buffalo was a rebel, who went mad and disowned the herd, spending most of his time wandering alone among the mountains. A rare Albino Buffalo, Eddie used the snow as camouflage when preying on unsuspecting passers by.
Ernie's grandparents were the founders of the current Wainwright herd. Eric the Buffalo ruled the Montana herd with an iron hoof and when he decided to move up to Alberta, the rest of them followed without question. With Granny by his side, they made a formidable pair.