Yellowstone National Park makes up 2.2 million acres, providing visitors with unique geothermal features, stunning natural landscapes, and unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities. The park is home to a wide variety of mammals from the smallest mice to the intimidating grizzly bear but Yellowstone’s most iconic animal is easily the bison.
An estimated 5,400 bison live in Yellowstone as of 2024, marking the largest bison population on public land in the United States. It is the only place in the U.S. where bison have lived continuously since prehistoric times. Despite their fluffy look bison can be quite dangerous, reaching speeds up to 35 miles per hour and weighing up to 2,000 pounds.
While the idea of leaving a national park’s wildlife alone seems easy enough, some people like the tourist in the video below seem to have a difficult time understanding the concept.
Bison have injured more people in Yellowstone National Park than any other animal and they must be respected by visitors and park staff alike. The park requires that all wildlife be given at least 25 yards of space (bears and wolves need at least 100 yards), including bison. They’re unpredictable and can run up to three times as fast as people, making them quite dangerous to those who approach too close. Read more on bison safety below.
Yellowstone National Park Bison Safety:
Bison have injured more people in Yellowstone than any other animal. Bison are unpredictable and can run three times faster than humans. Always stay at least 25 yards (23 m) away from bison.
- Give bison space when they are near a campsite, trail, boardwalk, parking lot, or in a developed area. If need be, turn around and go the other way to avoid interacting with a wild animal in close proximity.
- Approaching bison threatens them, and they may respond by bluff charging, head bobbing, pawing, bellowing, or snorting. These are warning signs that you are too close and that a charge is imminent.
- Do not stand your ground. Immediately walk or run away from the animal. Spray bear spray as you are moving away if the animal follows you.
Maybe these people should be fined instead of becoming internet famous
At least he had the guts to try and clear the road that was backed up for miles!! Only a liberal democrat would complain about someone trying to help his neighbors.
Uh those tourists entered the Bisons area..So you are on Bison time not human time..That tourist is lucky he isn’t going home in a body bag because many do every year.They are wild animals and will hook and toss you like a piñata and grind you into the dirt with their heads.Even experienced cattlemen will not want to deal with Bison because they know.
Why aren’t these idiots in jail? Animal abuse is illegal!!!
Is this news or a 5 year old video?
Big Tatanka v. Big more on.
And again it’s the return of let’s pet the fluffy cow season.
You people that go to Yellowstone to harass the wild animals there should be fined and are never allowed to return to the park . Do you think it’s cute, smart or what , it’s STUPID !!
You can’t fix stupid. The Park posts both physical signs and internet warnings. Apparently, some folks think they are different from other people and the bison won’t react aggressively. However, that’s one memo the bison didn’t get. To them, we’re all the same. Respect their need for distance!!!! The signs are there for a reason!
People like this should not be allowed in Yellowstone!!!! This Buffalo should’ve sent this MAN to hell!!!! MAN ruins everything