TikTok Cow Craze Stresses Highland Cows

0:00On March 31st, Kent Wildlife Trust just pulled a herd of high-length cows from Hothfield Heflands, nature reserve, and ash for Kent. The move came after visitors ignored repeated warnings to stay back, all sparked by viral TikTok videos drawing crowds too close to the animals. Earlier this month, the Trust begged people to keep at least 10 meters away following one clip that blew up online. But the buzz exploded anyway, with folks still rushing right up to the shaggy beasts despite the alerts. This constant hassle stressed the cows out, messing with their natural routines and making them act fearful. Plus, hundreds of visitors trampled off path areas, harming the delicate habitats the reserve protects. Highland cows have turned into TikTok stars, with over 300,000 videos tagged for their big horns and furry bangs. At the site, they were working grazers, keeping the grass in check until the human pressure got overwhelming. For now, the cows are chilling at an undisclosed spot to recover, letting the reserve heal while

1:01the trust figures out next steps.