Photographer Captures Rare White Bison Calf in Yellowstone

The calf's birth fulfills a Lakota prophecy, symbolizing hope and the need for environmental stewardship.

The white bison calf was spotted in Yellowstone's Lamar Valley by photographer Erin Braaten.
The calf is not albino but likely leucistic, indicated by its black nose and eyes.
The Lakota tribe views the white bison as a sacred symbol, signifying better times ahead.
Genetic variations such as leucism and albinism can cause unusual coloration in animals.
The exact frequency of white bison births remains unknown due to lack of historical tracking.