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Disney World Welcomes First Ankole Calf in More Than 20 Years

Disney reports the pair are healthy, bonding off-exhibit ahead of a savanna debut at Animal Kingdom Lodge.

Overview

  • Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment announced the birth at Walt Disney World.
  • The newborn is a female calf born to Winnie, a resident Ankole cow.
  • Dr. Mark Penning says both mother and calf are in excellent health.
  • The pair are bonding behind the scenes now, with the calf’s horns expected to begin showing in the coming months.
  • Disney plans to introduce her to the Animal Kingdom Lodge savanna, where guests and diners at Jiko or Boma may see her once she joins the herd.