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How To Get Stomped On By A Bison In Yellowstone National Park

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The is an entertaining “how to” guide, highlighting the steps in order to get stomped on by a bison. Why would you want this to happen to you? I have no idea.

Step #1

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Find a bison! In the video, the man went to Yellowstone National Park. Here there are many bison and they roam close to the road.

Step #2

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Once you have found the bison in step one, you can get relatively close to it. So close that you are starting to make the bison aware of your existence.

Step #3

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Lie down in front on the bison. Make sure you are in front of the bison so that it is facing you and then get low to the ground on your back.

Step #4

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Wait and see what happens. Also hold your phone out, so when you get stomped on by the bison, you will at least get a viral video.

Wrapping Up with How To Get Stomped On By A Bison

Big old bison in nature.
Big old bison in nature. Image by fotoluxstudio via Depositphotos

We will never know what was going through this man’s mind. At all times you should at least keep 25 yards from a bison. Be animal conscious, not just for your own safely, but for not disturbing wildlife in their natural habitat.

What are Bison?

Side profile close up of an American bison, also known as buffalo, with its tongue sticking out in Yellowstone National Park. Image by ruhuntn@hotmail.com via Depositphotos..

Bison are large, hump-backed herbivores that once roamed North America in massive herds. They are known for their shaggy brown coats and strong, powerful bodies.

Where do bison live?

Bison taking a break. Image by mike-beaumont via Unsplash.

Bison primarily live in North America, with significant populations in the United States and Canada. They thrive in grasslands, prairies, and some forested areas.

How big do bison get?

Bison. Image by Lubos Houska via Pixabay.

Male bison, called bulls, can weigh up to 2,000 pounds and stand about 6 feet tall at the shoulder. Females, called cows, are generally smaller, weighing around 1,000 pounds.

What do bison eat?

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Herd of the American bisons in the spring steppe. Image by anmbph via Depositphotos.

Bison are herbivores, feeding mainly on grasses, herbs, and shrubs. They graze throughout the day, and their diet changes with the seasons based on what plants are available.

How long do bison live?

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American Bison and calf in Yellowstone National Park. Image via Arturo de Frias Marques, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

In the wild, bison typically live around 15 to 20 years. In protected environments, like wildlife reserves, they can live longer, sometimes reaching up to 25 years.

How do bison communicate?

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American Bison. Image by dmbaker via Depositphotos

Bison communicate through a variety of sounds, including grunts, snorts, and bellows. They also use body language, such as head movements and posturing, to convey messages to each other.

Are bison and buffalo the same?

American bison in Yellowstone national park
American bison in Yellowstone National Park. Image by © Frank Schulenburg via Wikimedia commons.

No, bison and buffalo are different species. Bison are native to North America and Europe, while buffalo are found in Africa and Asia. They are similar in appearance but have distinct differences.

What is the Conservation Status of Bison?

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They once roamed in vast herds numbering in the millions across the Great Plains. Image viaJack Dykinga, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Bison were once near extinction due to overhunting and habitat loss. Conservation efforts have helped their populations recover, and they are no longer endangered but are still considered near threatened.

How do bison survive winter?

American bison with its calf.
American bison with its calf. Image by Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Bison are well adapted to cold climates. Their thick coats provide insulation, and they use their strong heads to move snow aside to find food. They also have a slow metabolism to conserve energy.

Can bison run fast?

American bison rests at hot spring in Yellowstone National Park.
American bison rests at a hot spring in Yellowstone National Park. Image by Brocken Inaglory, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Yes, bison are surprisingly fast for their size. They can run up to 35 miles per hour. This speed helps them escape predators and cover large distances in search of food.

What is a bison’s role in the ecosystem?

Bison at Custer State Park
Bison at Custer State Park. Image by Tamifreed via Depositphotos

Bison play a crucial role in their ecosystem. As grazers, they help maintain grassland health by preventing overgrowth and promoting plant diversity. Their movements also help aerate the soil.

How do bison care for their young?

Adult female American bison and 1 week- and 1 month-old calves at the Prioksko-terrasny biosphere reserve, Russia. Image by oksanavg via Depositphotos.

Bison cows give birth to one calf, which they nurse and protect. The herd offers additional protection, with adults forming a circle around the young if threatened by predators.

What are the social structures of bison herds?

Big old bison in nature. Image by fotoluxstudio via Depositphotos

Bison herds have a matriarchal structure, led by older females. Males typically live separately or form smaller bachelor groups, joining the main herd during the mating season.

How do bison contribute to Native American culture?

Laura Whitehouse, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Bison hold significant cultural and spiritual importance for many Native American groups. They are a source of food, clothing, and materials, and feature prominently in myths and ceremonies.

What threats do bison face today?

Wood bison bull. Arthur T. LaBar from Central Kentucky, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Bison face threats from habitat loss, disease, and genetic issues due to small population sizes. Conservation efforts continue to address these challenges to ensure their long-term survival.

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