@chloedkx 📍- Ashford. Free Parking, A Play Park, And Highland Cows! So many trails to take (depending on how long you want to walk) All in all is a great place and would definitely go again! – note please do not touch the working livestock! DOG FRIENDLY 🐶 #Highlandcows #Kent #Walk #Wildlife #Saturday
https://www.tiktok.com/video/7614515337395997954
A flock of Highland cows have become unexpected social media stars, but wildlife experts are urging Brits to keep their distance.
However Kent Wildlife Trust, which manages the site, says a recent viral video has led to a surge of TikTokers trying to film themselves with the adorable animals.
Animal experts have now issued a stark warning to anyone considering capturing a close-up of the star cattle, saying: 'These are not pets!'.
Several TikTok clips show visitors walking up to the cattle, leaving the path to stand with them as they graze, and even trying to pet them.
As Kent Wildlife Trust points out, these videos often show the cows in clear signs of distress – shaking their horns as the filming influencers approach.
