Fota-raised bison to be released into wild in UK

This is the first time in thousands of years that wild bison have roamed in UK woodlands.

Bison are 'ecosystem engineers', which means they will restore life to the woodland through their natural behaviours.

Bison born and raised in Cork's Fota Wildlife Park are being released into the wild in Britain today after their transfer was delayed due to Brexit.

The European bison are being released into West Blean and Thornden Woods in Kent — the first time in thousands of years that bison will roam wild in the English countryside.