Bison Attacks and Injures Man at Yellowstone National Park
See how NBC News are framing this — we run every side, so you decide. News for humans, not bots: serious, civil discussion among real people, with the context and facts you need. Don't just watch: be on the air with your own video takes, polls and predictions.
EVERY NETWORK'S FRAMING
“BISON ATTACKS AND INJURES MAN AT YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK”
covered 2026-07-14 ▶ Be on the air with NBC NewsWatch the moment
Add your voice
Bison injure more Yellowstone visitors than any other animal!
Despite their bulk, bison can sprint 35 mph and are notoriously unpredictable. Accounts like Carl McDaniel's remind us why wildlife experts urge strict distance rules. Learn more at Wikipedia
Bison can run 35 mph — faster than Usain Bolt's top speed!
Usain Bolt's world record sprint peaks at ~28 mph. At Yellowstone, where ~5,000 wild bison roam freely, the NPS warns visitors to stay at least 25 yards away — because there's no outrunning a charging bison.
Topic poll · all networksHow fast can an American bison run at full charge?
- 10 mph
- 20 mph
- 35 mph
- 50 mph
Guess, then reveal the answer
35 mph
Bison injure more Yellowstone visitors than any other animal!
Despite looking slow, bison can sprint 35 mph & have injured more park visitors than bears or wolves combined. NPS requires a 25-yard minimum distance. Learn more at Wikipedia
Topic poll · all networksHow close can you legally get to a bison at Yellowstone?
- 10 yards
- 25 yards
- 50 yards
- 100 yards
Guess, then reveal the answer
25 yards
Topic poll · all networksWhat is the NPS-recommended safe distance from a bison at Yellowstone?
- 10 yards
- 25 yards
- 50 yards
- 100 yards
Guess, then reveal the answer
25 yards