Baby Bison Calves Born at Northwest Trek, South Park Preserves

An American bison calf was born over Memorial Day weekend at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park in Tacoma, Washington, to a 4-year-old female bison named Sunny. The calf, born on May 24 after a typical 285-day gestation, is bonding closely with its mother and is roaming the park's 435 acres; its sex has not yet been confirmed, and keepers plan to name it soon. The newborn weighs between 40 and 50 pounds and has a distinctive orange coat compared to the older, darker bison in the herd. Zoological curator Rebecca McCloskey highlighted that each new calf symbolizes a success in wildlife conservation and connects visitors to America's wild past. Visitors can view the calf and its herd on various tours offered by the park. Separately, at South Park Game Preserve in Pennsylvania, a bison calf named Kai was born recently, marking the first red dog of the season after previous reproductive challenges; this reflects ongoing conservation efforts to restore bison populations in North America.