Abby Connolly
Every once in a while, the birth of an animal brings hope to the people of its region and can be extremely special.
This recently happened in Yellowstone National Park’s Lamar Valley, where a precious and rare white buffalo calf was born.
What makes the little creature’s birth even more captivating is that he’s reportedly fulfilling a Native American prophecy.
Yellowstone National Park is the home of some of the world’s most beautiful and fascinating sights, and this little white buffalo calf is no exception.
It is estimated that the calf was born on June 4th, which was when a lucky visitor was able to capture a few photos of it alongside its mother.
The visitor was reportedly stopped in her tracks when she noticed a flash of white among a herd of grown bison. When she looked closer, she noticed it was a small white calf, which is extremely rare.
When the birth of the buffalo calf was made public, members of the Native American Lakota community came forward to explain it had fulfilled a prophecy.
In the winter of 2023, a harsh winter tragically affected the lives of over 1,000 buffalo. It was a very sad time for the species.
However, the exciting birth of the white buffalo calf is reminiscent of an old Lakota legend, where a mysterious white woman appeared to two travelers and gave them what they needed to increase their buffalo population for food and warmth.
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