First UK Wild Bison Calf in Millennia Is Born, Surprising Rangers (Pics & Video)

On September 9, bison rangers spotted the herd after not seeing them for a couple of days, and were to discover that their numbers grew from three to four. It was unknown to them that the younger adult female had been pregnant as European bison (Bison bonasus) conceal their pregnancies to protect themselves from predators. The calf has come on leaps and bounds – literally, said Tom Gibbs, one of the rangers who happily report that the young female calf is doing well, enjoying circling the adults and copying them in their famous dust bath rolling habit.