La popolazione di bisonti europei colpisce record ad alto contenuto in Polonia

Oh boy, I gotta lock down my supply of bison grass wodka before they eat it all.

In Poland, there is also a large brewery named after the bison, Żubr.

The promotional videos for Żubr refer to the bison as its namesake. Due to its strength, the bison supports other animals and helps them out of difficult situations.
I find them quite funny.

https://youtu.be/DPrUcS9CJ1w?si=XNjq8gkEMC-s9fpZ

What the heck, I didn’t know we have bison 😮

**The number of European bison in Poland has reached a record high of 3,000, according to the country’s annual wildlife survey for 2025.**

This marks an increase of 240 compared to the previous year, reflecting decades of successful protection and reintroduction programs. 

The vast majority of the population—2,855 bison—live in the wild, while 205 animals are kept in enclosed facilities.  

The species was once on the brink of extinction, with only a few individual bison surviving in captivity in the early 20th century. Intensive breeding and rewilding programs began shortly after World War I and have continued since, making Poland home to the world’s largest population of European bison.  

Poland’s largest herd, numbering around 870 bison, roams the Białowieża Forest, an ancient woodland on the Polish-Belarusian border that is also a UNESCO World Heritage site.  

Other major populations include 764 bison in the Bieszczady Mountains in southeastern Poland, 562 in the Knyszyńska Forest near the border with Lithuania and around 465 in western Poland. 

However, experts warn that conservation success may bring new challenges. Overcrowding in some regions could lead to the spread of disease and increase the risk of human-wildlife conflicts, particularly where bison wander into farmland. 

To address these concerns, the Polish authorities are launching new projects aimed at relocating animals to areas with more appropriate habitats and less overcrowding. Some of these efforts will be supported with funding from the European Union. 

The European bison is the continent’s largest land mammal. It can weigh up to 900 kilograms and plays an important role in forest ecosystems by grazing and helping maintain open landscapes. 

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I’ve seen it in the forest by the road twice already, mesmerizing creatures! I’m so glad they’re back