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White Buffalo in BC
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.
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.
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