https://edition.cnn.com/2022/10/23/uk/baby-bison-rewilding-uk-scn-trnd/
"This fluffy baby bison isn’t just adorable – it’s also an asset in the United
Kingdom’s plan to fight climate change.
The baby bison is the first born in the wild in the United Kingdom in thousands
of years, according to a news release from Kent Wildlife Trust. Kent and a
second charity, Wildwood Trust, are leading a five-year project to reintroduce
European bison into the UK.
Three female bison were released into West Blean and Thornden Woods, Kent, in
July 2022, says Kent. The charities hope that the animals will function as
“ecosystem engineers,” helping to restore their own natural habitats, increase
biodiversity, and combat climate change. Bison engage in certain behavior, like
felling trees, for instance, that will reduce the flood risk in the forests,
according to Kent.
Wild bison will be released into the UK for the first time in thousands of
years in hopes to revive wildlife
“Bison rangers” working on the project discovered the new addition to the herd
in September, says the news release. But they chose not to announce the birth
until October to ensure the baby was healthy and also out of respect for the
death of Queen Elizabeth II.
The birth was a welcome surprise for the rangers, who did not know that one of
the female bison was pregnant when she was released into the wild.
“It is difficult to detect pregnancy in bison as they naturally conceal being
in calf to avoid being hunted by predators,” said bison ranger Tom Gibbs. And
pregnant bison are often able to travel without any negative impact to their
health, he added."
Via
The Fixer November 9, 2022:
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/us-election-midterm-disruptions/
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