{"id":777141,"date":"2026-07-22T04:04:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T04:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/777141\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T04:04:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T04:04:09","slug":"first-bison-calf-born-at-appalachian-hills-wildlife-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/777141\/","title":{"rendered":"First bison calf born at Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area"},"content":{"rendered":"

OHIO \u2014 The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is celebrating the birth of its first bison calf.<\/p>\n

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The bison was born in the early morning hours of July 20 at the Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area, according to an ODNR spokesperson.<\/p>\n

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Images shared by the department show that the baby is already up and following its mom. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Bison calves are known as red dogs for their distinct cinnamon coloring, which will eventually turn into a dark brown color. <\/p>\n

While bison no longer roam freely in Ohio, the department said the herd at Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area is a symbol of wildlife conservation.<\/p>\n

People interested in seeing the newborn and its herd can go to the Appalachian Hills Visitors Center in Morgan County. It\u2019s open between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Wednesday through Sunday.<\/p>\n

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