Two bisons were born in the excursion enclosures of Belovezhskaya Pushcha

September 9, Brest. Two bison calves were born in the excursion enclosures of Belovezhskaya Pushcha this summer, BelTA learned from the scientific department of the national park.

Bison are under constant supervision. Specialists monitor their HEALTH, appearance and behavior. Together with feed, calves are given vitamins to support their immunity. "They eat well, run, play. Vegetables have already begun to eat, nibbling grass, eating grain, drinking water. They refuse mother's MILK more often. For example, last year we had one calf. He was bored because there was no company to frolic. This year, the calves have a week of difference. Together they have more fun," said Dmitry Adamchuk, HEAD of the excursion enclosures.

To make it more convenient and safer for babies to feed, a separate canopy was equipped for them. Adult bison cannot get there.

The mating season for bison is called yar. It lasts from August to December. "Pregnancy in females lasts an average of 264 days. A bison brings one calf once every 2-3 years. There are twins, and there are also cases when females in captivity brought bison annually. A calf feeds on mother's milk for up to two years. By the time the baby is born the female leaves the herd for a secluded place and gives birth to a bison alone. She returns to the herd with a calf 2-3 weeks after its birth," the scientific department noted.

In addition to bisons this year, two cubs were born in observation enclosures in European fallow deer, one in sika deer. "The fallow deer calves have grown up. We do not feed them separately from the herd, because the females and males do not show aggressiveness. The sika deer calf eats separately in its yard. Because there are many males in the aviary, they have large antlers and the deer can be injured during feeding," - Dmitry Adamchuk explained.

By the way, in the excursion enclosures of Belovezhskaya Pushcha you can watch the white-tailed eagle, lynx, marten, spotted deer, wolf, bear, European fallow deer, tarpan horse, bison, European roe deer, red deer, common and golden pheasant.