As with other rare white buffalo born in North America, he is considered by many Native Americans to be a sacred animal.
[1] In August 2007 a second buffalo, a black female was born at The Woodland Zoo & More, under exactly the same unusual circumstances.
[2] On April 14, 2007, Kenahkihinén was blessed by a delegation from the Lakota tribe led by one of its leaders David Swallow.
Swallow spoke of the significance of the white buffalo, and at one stage told the crowd of about 100 that it "shows itself because there is a great need...
October 2009, both white and black buffalos were obtained and moved to Nemacolin Woodlands Resort.