Montana argues in lawsuit that Yellowstone bison are a "more significant risk" than elk

'More significant risk': Montana argues Yellowstone bison pose greater threat than elk

The state filed its lawsuit at the end of last year, arguing Montana’s concerns were not properly addressed in Yellowstone's new bison management plan and that the analysis was flawed.

Montana argues in lawsuit that Yellowstone bison are a "more significant risk" than elk

The state filed its lawsuit at the end of last year, arguing Montana’s concerns were not properly addressed in Yellowstone's new bison management plan and that the analysis was flawed.

Bison scratches itch on signpost in Yellowstone

A bison was spotted enjoying a satisfying scratch against a signpost in the snowy landscape of Yellowstone National Park.

Yellowstone Bison Turns The Tables & Charges Grizzly

As highly adaptable omnivores the grizzly bears of Yellowstone National Park have a diverse diet ranging from succulent grasses and dandelions to ants and spawning cutthroat trout but from March through May, ungulates (mostly elk and bison) comprise a substantial portion of a grizzly bear’s calorie intake.  Bison are the largest land mammal in North America with bulls weighing up to 2,000 pounds and standing 6 feet tall and are a formidable and …