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Spotting Bison in Yellowstone National Park

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There are about 3,600 bison in Yellowstone National Park. They wander around Yellowstone’s grassy areas in the summer and winter around geyser basins where they find warmth and shelter.

The largest mammals in Yellowstone National Park, bison are vegetarian. Males can weigh more than 1,800 pounds. Despite their massive size, they can move quickly and can harm people who get in their way. Despite ranger warnings, we've seen tourists get out of their car with a videocamera and approach bison too close for comfort.

The best way to watch bison it through binoculars or from your car if they are near the road. On Blacktail Plateau Drive you can often spot bison and observe them safely from your car in the summer months.