COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium's Dexter cow herd has welcomed its newest member, a bull calf.
Named after the potato, Russet joins the cows at Bob Evan's "My Barn" in the North American Region of the zoo.
Russet's name commemorates his special birthday, Thanksgiving Day.
A release from the zoo says the calf's mother Luna is healthy, nursing Russet successfully and learning the ropes of motherhood. The two will be resting inside the barn, but guests will still be able to visit them, including during the Wildlights.
“Russet is doing great and incorporating well into our cow herd,” stated Josh Keller, Headkeeper of the Zoo’s North America Region. “He spends his days playing in the habitat or lounging in straw piles, and his ’Aunties’, Belle and Anna, love having him around and show him just as much care as his mother, Luna, does. We’re excited with how well he is doing and can’t wait to watch him grow!”
The Dexter cow originates from southern Ireland in the early 1800s, the cows can also be found living and thriving in the United States. They were imported to North America around 1910 and serve several purposes in farming communities, according to the zoo.
