American Bison Calves Born at Northwest Trek, South Park Preserves

Two bison calves were recently born at wildlife parks in the United States, marking important moments in bison conservation efforts. At Northwest Trek Wildlife Park in Tacoma, Washington, a four-year-old bison named Sunny gave birth to a calf on May 24, which is bonding closely with its mother and roaming the park's 435 acres; the calf's sex has not been determined yet, and the park plans to name it soon. This birth adds to the park's herd of 16 bison, continuing a legacy of conservation dating back to 1971. Meanwhile, at South Park Game Preserve in Pennsylvania, a buffalo calf named Kai was born to mother Lily and father Big Head on May 27; Kai means "balance and harmony" in Native American culture. The preserve is awaiting vet confirmation of Kai's gender and is anticipating another calf this year from a different mother, Rosie. Both parks highlight the significance of these births as symbols of success in restoring bison populations that once numbered in the millions but dwindled to near extinction by the late 19th century.