"Highland cows are a tough and hardy breed known for their shaggy coat and upturned horns. They were brought in to restore and maintain the reserve through wild grazing."
"After videos of the cows went viral on TikTok, the reserve faced a flood of visitors trying to take selfies and stroke them, prompting the decision to hide the cows."
"Kent Wildlife Trust warned visitors to keep at least 10 metres away, but the pressure from visitors caused distress to the cows, leading to their temporary removal from public view."
Highland cows, known for their shaggy coats and upturned horns, were brought to Hothfield Heathlands nature reserve in Kent for wild grazing. However, after videos of them went viral on TikTok, the reserve faced an influx of visitors trying to interact with the cows. To protect the animals from stress and potential harm, the Kent Wildlife Trust decided to hide the cows and warned visitors to maintain distance. The situation reflects broader concerns about the impact of social media on wildlife and visitor behavior.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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