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Bison roam wild in Cumbria for the first time in 6,000 years | BBC News

For the first time in 6,000 years, bison are roaming wild in Cumbria.

BBC Travel Show's Roma Wells helps Donovan Wright, one of only two bison rangers in the UK, release them into the wild. And it'

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Love this. The guy is clearly so passionate, amazing to see people who love what they do this much
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Love this re-wilding. We'll get there. One day.
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there are several countries in Europe that have introduced bison / wisent back into the wild and try to keep this species going - thanks to the efforts of Poland which has been leading the way for decades now. Great to see that even more animals are being released again where they used to live.
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Cool, now England can have their own tourist flipping season, cant wait for the videos.
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Awsome. We are finally giving back what our land needs instead of putting our needs first. Well Done everyone involved in this project.
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Beavers & Bison bring balance back to nature
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Next, they will try to bring back Ryu, Ken and Chun-Li.
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Today, England turns 1,099 years old. A majestic birthday present for our beautiful, ancient land.
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@HDCalame From YouTube ↗ 13 Jul 2026 44
Wehave a saying about the Bison inthe US ... "Don't pet the fluffy cows!"
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Just watched that guy getting thrown 15 foot in the air by a bison for looking at it😂 don't get to close people
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This is the best news I’ve heard in a long time.
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A Canadian says: Truly magnificent animal. If you leave them alone, they will leave you alone.

They are masters of cultivating woodland and forest and creating a thriving ecology.

Great to hear. 👍🏻
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@Tokaisho1 From YouTube ↗ 13 Jul 2026 770
Right after the guy getting launched by a bison video in america is crazy
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Brilliant 🇬🇧
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@youknow6968 From YouTube ↗ 12 Jul 2026 124
Bison in the UK, wow, awesome.
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Fantastic. She's right they are mythical
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It is worth mentioning that the last bisons were introduced from zoos and breed in Poland - in Białowieża National Park - since 1929.
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@Niki-ln5be From YouTube ↗ 12 Jul 2026 643
Beavers.
Bison.
Lynx.
Wolves ...

The uk is giving wildlife and nature a big go this last few years 🎉🎉
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@richiefstr From YouTube ↗ 12 Jul 2026 638
Nice to have some good news
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@scroggins100 From YouTube ↗ 12 Jul 2026 1000
Welcome back lads.