Russian soldiers were reportedly so hungry that they resorted to eating zoo animals at the Yampil Zoo in Ukraine. Volunteer rescue workers reported that the soldiers killed and apparently ate two camels, a kangaroo, a bison, some piglets, birds, and wolves. The Yampil Zoo is located in the eastern Donetsk region, where the Yampil village […]
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Wild baby bison born in the UK for first time in thousands of years after surprise pregnancy
A baby bison has been born in the UK for the first time in millennia as part of a groundbreaking rewilding project. The happy surprise was discovered by rangers carrying out checks on a herd of bison in West Blean and Thornden Woods, near Canterbury this month. The calf’s mother and two other female bison […]
Texas Woman Gored by Bison Releases TikTok Video of the Frightening Event
A Texas woman by the name of Rebecca Clark has shared a video of herself being charged by a bison in Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway, located in Quitaque, Texas. About 100 miles southeast of Amarillo, it lies within Briscoe County and is home to the Texas State Bison Herd. With their numbers greatly […]
Back from the brink: how bison, bears and beavers returned to Europe
Top predators are making a comeback across Europe, according to a new report compiled by the Zoological Society of London, BirdLife International and the European Bird Census Council for Rewilding Europe. These are some of the top species making an “exciting” recovery: Eurasian beaver Beavers started to decline in the 17th century with the introduction […]
Arizona’s Grand Canyon Bison Being Relocated to Tribal Lands
Many people have no idea there are bison living in Arizona, much less in the Grand Canyon National Park. Viewed as one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the iconic canyon stretches 227 miles in length and averages more than ten miles across. Each year the attraction draws visitors from all over the […]
Bison Can Lose 200 Pounds During Mating Season, and Other Facts About Our National Mammal
The American bison, the national mammal of the United States, inspires awe with its sturdy profile, recovery story, and historical significance. Unfortunately, they often end up in the news because people don’t behave safely around them, but when you’re enjoying them from a reasonable distance, here are some fun facts to ponder. Centuries ago, American […]
The first wild bison to roam in Britain in thousands of years have escaped from their enclosure
The first wild bison to roam in Britain in thousands of years, three gentle giants escaped from a corral early on Monday morning in the Kent countryside. A dense commercial pine forest is intended to be transformed into a thriving natural woodland by the animals’ natural behavior. Their enjoyment of rolling around in dust baths […]
Elderly backpacker, 68, mauled by grizzly bear on remote hike as beast blindsides him and stops him using bear spray
AN elderly backpacker has been mauled by a grizzly bear while on a remote hike. The 68-year-old, who hasn’t been named, was left blindsided when he was attacked in a remote part of Wyoming near Yellowstone National Park on Monday. The hiker, of Buffalo, New York, was unable to use the bear spray that he […]