Toronto Zoo via SuppliedA zoo in Canada has welcomed Highland cows to its facility in a bid to teach visitors about their Scottish roots.
The nine-month-old male calves were unveiled at their new home near the Eurasia Wilds Zoomobile station, at Toronto Zoo, on Friday.
The zoo has said that the animals will teach visitors about their historical significance in Scotland.
“The Highland cows will play an important role in helping guests learn more about domestic breeds and their historical significance”, said Dolf DeJong, CEO of Toronto Zoo.
Toronto Zoo via Supplied“This addition highlights the Zoo’s ongoing commitment to education, conservation, and creating unique animal experiences for our guests.”
Highland cows, one of the oldest registered cattle breeds in the world, originated in the Scottish Highlands and western islands of Scotland, and are known the world over for their distinctive long horns.
Toronto Zoo located in Ontario, is the largest zoo in Canada, averaging around 1.2 million visitors a year.
The zoo said it will announce the names of calves on social media “very soon”.
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