The lone bison was last seen roaming fields in between the towns of Jędrzejów and Włoszczowa in the Świętokrzyskie province.

For a while, the animal had a female and a calf for company, but they were captured earlier this month, leaving the bison alone in the wild.

The fact that it is a north-American bison, as opposed to an indigenous European bison, makes its capture a necessity. According to wildlife experts, it could breed with European bison and thus threaten the genetic purity of its European cousins.

The four-hooved odyssey began last year when the male, along with the female, spent the winter in central Poland. This year, following the birth of their offspring, they embarked on a journey eastward towards Świętokrzyskie.

On July 2, animal experts apprehended the female bison and the calf.

However, the solitary male remains at large, continuing to roam freely. Recently, he was spotted once again and photographed near the town of Jędrzejów.

As the search continues, experts remain vigilant and have warned the public not to approach the animal.