Summary
A wildlife trust in Kent, UK, removed a group of highland cows from a nature reserve because a viral TikTok video caused a surge of visitors who ignored guidelines to keep their distance from the animals. The increased pressure from visitors was affecting the cows and damaging the reserve's environment, leading to the trust's decision.
Key Facts
- Highland cows were removed from Hothfield Heathlands nature reserve in Ashford, Kent.
- The removal was due to a viral TikTok video that led to a large number of visitors approaching the cows.
- Kent Wildlife Trust had warned visitors to stay at least 10 meters away from the cows.
- The trust stated that constant visitor pressure was stressing the animals.
- Visitors walking off designated paths were damaging the sensitive habitats in the reserve.
- Highland cows are internet favorites, with over 300,000 TikTok videos tagged about them.
- The cows were used to graze and manage the grass at the reserve but have now been moved elsewhere temporarily.
