Ancient Cattle Breed to Roam Scottish Highlands in Rewilding Effort

Trees for Life plans to introduce tauros, genetically similar to extinct aurochs, to restore ecological balance and boost biodiversity.

Tauros are bred in the Netherlands to closely resemble the extinct aurochs, which disappeared from Britain around 1300 BC.
The rewilding project aims to release up to 15 tauros at the 4,000-hectare Dundreggan estate near Loch Ness by 2026.
Tauros have been successfully reintroduced in several European countries, including Portugal, Spain, and Croatia.
Reintroducing tauros is expected to enhance biodiversity, create diverse habitats, and support ecotourism in the Scottish Highlands.
Safety protocols and legal requirements will be strictly followed, allowing tauros to live as naturally as possible while ensuring public safety.