Herd the news? National Zoo welcomes 2 new bison
Herd the news? National Zoo welcomes 2 new bison
Will Vitka |
@WillVitka
July 16, 2020, 11:19 AM
The Smithsonian National Zoo introduced two juvenile female American bison Gally,(left) named by Gallaudet University students, and Lucy, (right) named by Howard University students. (Courtesy Smithsonian National Zoo/Roshan Patel)
Meet Gally and Lucy.
The pair of young female American bison joined the Smithsonians National Zoo living collection.
American Bison have a rich history with the Zoo since our founder, William Temple Hornaday, envisioned a national zoo where vanishing species would thrive, starting with the bison, Steve Monfort, John and Adrienne Mars Director of the Smithsonians National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, said in a news release.
Connecting the bison with the communities of Howard University and Gallaudet University gives us the opportunity to inspire a younger generation to appreciate this iconic American species and reminds us all that we can save wildlife and their habitats.
Gally was named by Gallaudet University students. Lucy was named by Howard University students. The animals have a connection to both schools, which use the bison as their mascots.
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