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First Ankole Calf Born at Walt Disney World in Over 20 Years
Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment team has announced a historic addition to the herd at Walt Disney World. For the first time in more than two decades, an Ankole calf has been born at the resort.
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The female calf was born to her mother, Winnie, who is one of the resident Ankole cattle at Walt Disney World. According to Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President of Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment, both the calf and Winnie are in excellent health.
The birth of an Ankole calf is a significant milestone for the animal care team. While several species of African cattle reside on the savannas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Lodge, this is the first time in twenty years that the Disney team has welcomed a newborn of this specific breed.
Ankole cattle are a breed of Sanga cattle native to Africa, primarily found in regions like Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania. They are most famous for their massive, sweeping horns, which can grow up to eight feet wide from tip to tip.
While the new calf doesn’t have her signature horns yet, they will begin to develop and show in the coming months. Interestingly, these large horns aren’t just for show—they actually help the cattle regulate their body temperature by circulating blood through the horns to cool it down in the heat.
For now, Winnie and her calf are bonding behind the scenes to ensure they have plenty of quiet time together. However, Disney has confirmed that they will eventually make their grand debut on the savanna at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.
Guests staying at the resort or visiting for dinner at Jiko or Boma should keep their eyes peeled for the little one once she officially joins the rest of the herd.
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