**BREAKING: Rare White Bison Calf Spotted in Yellowstone, Scientists Baffled, Tourists Go Wild!**
In a jaw-dropping, once-in-a-lifetime discovery, a snow-white bison calf has been spotted roaming the rolling hills of Yellowstone National Park, leaving a trail of utter bewilderment and unbridled excitement in its wake. The rare creature, estimated to be just a few weeks old, has been causing a stir among park visitors and wildlife experts alike, with many scratching their heads and wondering: how on earth did this happen?
“I’ve been working in Yellowstone for 20 years and I’ve never seen anything like it,” said park ranger, Jane Smith, her voice trembling with excitement. “At first, I thought it was a unicorn or something. I mean, who expects to see a white bison calf frolicking in the meadow, looking like it just stepped out of a fairy tale?”
The calf, which has been nicknamed “Alba” (Latin for “dawn” or “white”), was spotted by a group of tourists who were on a guided tour of the park. “We were just driving along, taking in the sights, when suddenly, there it was,” said tourist, John Doe. “We all gasped in unison. Some people even cried. It was like seeing a celebrity, but, you know, a celebrity with a really thick coat of fur.”
While some have speculated that the calf’s unusual coloration may be the result of a genetic anomaly or a rare condition known as leucism (a reduction in melanin production), experts say it’s more likely due to a freak incident involving a can of white spray paint and a mischievous park squirrel.
“Okay, maybe not that last one,” said Dr. John Taylor, a wildlife biologist at Yellowstone. “But seriously, we’re still trying to determine the cause. It’s possible that the calf’s parents carried a recessive gene for white coat color, or maybe it just got a little too much sun… or maybe it raided a local artist’s paint supply. We just don’t know yet.”
As news of the white bison calf spreads, tourists are flocking to Yellowstone in hopes of catching a glimpse of the rare creature. Park officials are urging visitors to keep a safe distance and not to feed or pet the calf, no matter how tempting it may be.
In related news, the park’s gift shop has reported a surge in sales of white t-shirts, “I Bison” buttons, and “I’m with the white buffalo” t-shirts. When asked about the commercialization of the calf’s image, park spokesperson, Sarah Johnson, simply smiled and said, “Hey, it’s a marketing miracle! Who wouldn’t want a piece of this majestic creature’s action?”
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story, and in the meantime, keep those cameras ready – you never know when you might spot Alba, the white bison calf that’s got everyone talking!
