"Dusanka", an extremely rare white bison, was born at Belgrade zoo |
One of the
world's rarest animals -- a white bison -- has been born at Belgrade zoo,
officials said.
The calf,
named Dusanka, was born on Monday and trotted around her enclosure in
"good health", according to the zoo's veterinarian.
"According
to my information, no other (American) white bison has been born in
Europe," veterinarian Jozef Ezvedj told AFP.
"Her
father Jovan (a white bison) came to us in 2007, imported from America when he
was still very young, practically a baby. Dusanka inherited his genes,"
Ezvedj said.
Dusanka's father was also a white bison |
"We
are making sure that she is in good health and that she enjoys a peaceful
childhood."
Many Native
Americans consider white bison to be a good omen and a symbol of hope.
Thousands
of Native Americans joined in celebrations of the birth of a white bison female
in the US state of Wisconsin in 1994.
"Perhaps
we should inform them? Bison among Native Americans are very important in terms
of mythological significance," Ezvedj said.
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