Tourist Fined for Disturbance That Led to Death of Bison Calf at Yellowstone
A federal court ordered Clifford Walters to pay $1,040 for “intentionally disturbing” a bison calf in Yellowstone National Park.
A federal court ordered Clifford Walters to pay $1,040 for “intentionally disturbing” a bison calf in Yellowstone National Park.
A male bison can weigh up to 2,000 pounds and stand 6 feet tall. They can run up to 35 miles per hour and jump nearly 6 feet high and 7 feet to the side, making them a major threat when provoked. Humans most certainly cannot outrun a bison, and it is extremely dangerous to [...]
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Yellowstone officials say the man helped the newborn bison calf onto the roadway, but the interaction ultimately led to the animal’s death.
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