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White Buffalo Beats Big Odds To Be Born In Northeastern British Columbia
Canadian Press
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. (CP) - A rare white buffalo has been born at the Blatz
bison ranch in northeastern British Columbia.
Ranch owner Karen Blatz said Monday the chances of the birth of a white
buffalo are about one in 10 million. The calf was born premature, weighing around
nine kilograms, and had to be taken from its mother to be bottle-fed.
Blatz said the calf's health continues to improve and he is enjoying the
attention.
"He's definitely going to be a pet around here," she said.
"I don't know if he'll be joining the rest of the herd but if he does well
that would be a good possibility.
The calf was named Spirit of Peace because he was born in the North Peace
country and the calf is a symbol of peace for First Nations.
In some native cultures a white buffalo is a sacred symbol of hope, rebirth
and unity.
© The Canadian Press 2005
