The animals have been introduced to help control the ecosystems on the heathlands, creating an ideal habitat for the area's wildlife.
The Beasts of Kinver roaming the beauty spot near Stourbridge. Picture: Graham Gough
And the cows, which became widespread in the 18th century thanks to breeder Robert Bakewell, have also proved a popular attraction with visitors to the Edge."They are so docile, they just let you walk up to them, they are very easy going," he said.The Longhorn cattle on Kinver Edge help keep vegetation under control. Picture: Graham Gough
Lead ranger Ewan Chapman said the animals helped provide the habitat in which the purple bell heather, in flower at the moment, and the lighter ling heather, which flowers late summer, can grow.