Last week we told you all about our adorable new Zebra foal – and this week we are happy to report that we have more new arrivals that are also stripey.

Over the last few weeks three gorgeous little calves have been born, one brown and two black, each with a bright white stripe.

These stripey cows have unusual markings with a big wide white band around their bellies.

They are commonly known in Cumbria and the Galloway region of Scotland as Belted Galloways, or Belties.

They also have other names including the Panda Cow and the Oreo Cow, due to their distinctive black and white markings.

The Belted Galloways are doing a very special job at the Lake District Wildlife Park as they are helping to manage the land.

Did you know that the park is part of the Armathwaite Hall estate which comprises acres of woodland, grassland and upland hay meadow? And did you know that this land is rich in wildflowers, orchids, butterflies, moths and beetles?

These plants and animals form the bottom of the food chain and provide food for birds and mammals.

The Belted Galloways are doing their bit by promoting fresh growth through selective grazing.

Our three “Beltie” calves can currently be seen in the field adjacent to the car park as you arrive at the Wildlife Park.

In amongst the trees on the “woodland walk” on the park, we have all kinds of birds and bats. Earlier this year we gave them a helping hand by putting up some next boxes.

We are happy to report that some of them are being used by Great Tits and Pied Flycatchers, who we have seen feeding young.