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

Gibbs and fellow ranger Donovan Wright had suspected something was brewing in the days before the birth. She had definitely been increasing the amount that she was eating, said Gibbs. She's normally pretty picky, but it turns out she was eating for two. The calf had been conceived in Ireland, where his mother and another young female came from (the herd's matriarch is from a wildlife park in Scotland). The bull's arrival has been delayed by Brexit-related complications, and so was the announcement of the calf's birth due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8. We also wanted to make sure that the calf was healthy, Gibbs said.