Yellowstone River

rwells · September 8, 2012

Yellowstone river and buffalo with young ones lying in the grass...

black mamba · September 8, 2012

Nice shot, partner. Incidentally, these are bison...not buffalo. There is a distinct difference between the two. I was told that there were no buffalo in Yellowstone.

Tom

rwells · September 8, 2012

black mamba wrote: »

Nice shot, partner. Incidentally, these are bison...not buffalo. There is a distinct difference between the two. I was told that there were no buffalo in Yellowstone.

Tom

So right you are Tom! They even categorize the Yellowstone bison in a separate category.

My sincere appologies...

black mamba · September 8, 2012

rwells wrote: »

So right you are Tom! They even categorize the Yellowstone bison in a separate category.

My sincere appologies...

And don't let it happen again....

lol4

Dogdots · September 9, 2012

Enjoyed this photo Randy, but I'm perplexed .. what's the difference between a Bison and a Buffalo?

black mamba · September 9, 2012

Dogdots wrote: »

Enjoyed this photo Randy, but I'm perplexed .. what's the difference between a Bison and a Buffalo?

Hi Mary,

I wouldn't want you to stress old Randy out with questions like this....you know, his age issue and such.

All the animals in North America that folks have called Buffalo are actually Bison. All the old-time so-called Buffalo hunters were, in fact, Bison hunters. Ted Turner doesn't raise herds of Buffalo....he raises herds of Bison. William " Buffalo Bill " Cody should have been called, more accurately, " Bison Bill " Cody.

The Buffalo of the world are those critters you see mostly in Asia and Africa. You know, the ones with the large, droopy horns and the nasty reputation of being killers. They come in two major groups.....Water Buffalo and Cape Buffalo. Interestingly, some of those animals have been domesticated over the years....that was never the case with our Bison.

Tom

Dogdots · September 9, 2012

black mamba wrote: »

Hi Mary,

I wouldn't want you to stress old Randy out with questions like this....you know, his age issue and such.

All the animals in North America that folks have called Buffalo are actually Bison. All the old-time so-called Buffalo hunters were, in fact, Bison hunters. Ted Turner doesn't raise herds of Buffalo....he raises herds of Bison. William " Buffalo Bill " Cody should have been called, more accurately, " Bison Bill " Cody.

The Buffalo of the world are those critters you see mostly in Asia and Africa. You know, the ones with the large, droopy horns and the nasty reputation of being killers. They come in two major groups.....Water Buffalo and Cape Buffalo. Interestingly, some of those animals have been domesticated over the years....that was never the case with our Bison.

Tom

Thanks for the info. I didn't know this. I thought they were both the same, but could be called by either name. I learned something new

'Bison Bill' .. don't think he would of liked that name

rwells · September 10, 2012

Hey Mary,

While Tom's answer is technically correct, one must also realize that for over 200 years the bison in (what is now America) have long been called Tatanka, buffalo, American buffalo and bison.

It's much the same as calling a bug, plant or even "people" by by their common names instead of their full technical names.

BTW, as I type this I watched a video from Yellowstone of a bison, buffalo, American buffalo, tatanka...chasing people around the geyser basin area. Jumping over the walkways!
They are easily agitated, no matter what you call them

black mamba wrote: »

Hi Mary,

I wouldn't want you to stress old Randy out with questions like this....you know, his age issue and such.

All the animals in North America that folks have called Buffalo are actually Bison. All the old-time so-called Buffalo hunters were, in fact, Bison hunters. Ted Turner doesn't raise herds of Buffalo....he raises herds of Bison. William " Buffalo Bill " Cody should have been called, more accurately, " Bison Bill " Cody.

The Buffalo of the world are those critters you see mostly in Asia and Africa. You know, the ones with the large, droopy horns and the nasty reputation of being killers. They come in two major groups.....Water Buffalo and Cape Buffalo. Interestingly, some of those animals have been domesticated over the years....that was never the case with our Bison.

Tom

pathfinder · September 10, 2012

Bison have killed a lot of folks in Yellowstone over the years.

Do you have that link handy, Randy?

rwells · September 10, 2012

pathfinder wrote: »

Bison have killed a lot of folks in Yellowstone over the years.

Do you have that link handy, Randy?

Jim, I saw it on FOX cable news, but here is the clip from CBS.
It's amazing to me that even the news casters are laughing like this is big fun

http://landing.newsinc.com/shared/video.html?freewheel=91002&sitesection=selatimes&VID=23801791

Here is a recent story of a goring by a bison in Yellowstone:

Tourist gored, flung by bison in Yellowstone National Park

Published June 26, 2012
Associated Press

WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont. – Officials in Yellowstone National Park say a Massachusetts man was gored by a bull bison that threw him 10 feet in the air and then pinned him to the ground.
The man, who is in his mid-50s, suffered a broken collarbone, shoulder blade, several ribs and a groin injury in Saturday's encounter near the Norris campground. He was airlifted to an Idaho Falls, Idaho hospital and is expected to recover. His name was not released.
Park officials say the man was not taunting the animal, but let the bull approach within a few feet of where he was sitting.
Park rules require visitors to stay at least 100 yards away from bears and wolves and at least 25 yards away from all other animals. If an animal approaches, it is the visitor's responsibility to move a safe distance away.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/06/26/tourist-gored-flung-by-bison-in-yellowstone-national-park/#ixzz266EPj6pT

Dogdots · September 10, 2012

rwells wrote: »

Hey Mary,

While Tom's answer is technically correct, one must also realize that for over 200 years the bison in (what is now America) have long been called Tatanka, buffalo, American buffalo and bison.

It's much the same as calling a bug, plant or even "people" by by their common names instead of their full technical names.

BTW, as I type this I watched a video from Yellowstone of a bison, buffalo, American buffalo, tatanka...chasing people around the geyser basin area. Jumping over the walkways!
They are easily agitated, no matter what you call them

Oh my ... just watched the video.

John and I were just talking today about the proper name to call these big creatures. I understand what you and Tom are saying. It does come down to common name vs technical name. Suppose a person calls it what ever they were raised hearing the animal being called. Me .. I was taught it was either a Bison or Buffalo .... more on the Buffalo side.

Interesting tho

PGM · September 11, 2012

I think I mentioned this in the wildlife forum, but my husband and daughter had a close encounter with a bison/buffalo in far west Texas near Big Bend country. They were riding around a friend's ranch on 4 wheelers, when they came over a rise and found themselves in the middle of a herd of the bison, with some on either side of the trail. "What do we do, Daddy?" our daughter asked. "Ride on through," my husband said. First, our daughter got off her 4 wheeler and took some photos. Then they rode steadily through the herd without mishap. When they got back to the house, the ranch hands nearly fainted, and a quick trip to the computer, googling "buffalo" made them realize how lucky they were, after reading that bison/buffalo hate 4 wheelers!

Nice photo, Randy. Best, Pam

rwells · September 11, 2012

PGM wrote: »

I think I mentioned this in the wildlife forum, but my husband and daughter had a close encounter with a bison/buffalo in far west Texas near Big Bend country. They were riding around a friend's ranch on 4 wheelers, when they came over a rise and found themselves in the middle of a herd of the bison, with some on either side of the trail. "What do we do, Daddy?" our daughter asked. "Ride on through," my husband said. First, our daughter got off her 4 wheeler and took some photos. Then they rode steadily through the herd without mishap. When they got back to the house, the ranch hands nearly fainted, and a quick trip to the computer, googling "buffalo" made them realize how lucky they were, after reading that bison/buffalo hate 4 wheelers!

Nice photo, Randy. Best, Pam

Thanks for looking and the story Pam

kdog · September 12, 2012

That's a great shot, Randy.

rwells · September 13, 2012

kdog wrote: »

That's a great shot, Randy.

I appreciate that Mr. Joel

rockford · September 13, 2012

Bison are downright orniery. Have a amish family I am friendly with, who raise a herd of Bison.. Heard a few stories of close encounters. Jersey bulls are the same way. You never turn your back on a Jersey bull.

Nice capture rwells...

jsrucci · September 13, 2012

Bison...
I'm amazed at how many people go to Yellowstone and are ignorant about the bison. First of all, you're looking at an animal that is bigger than your car and has horns. Don't people do any investigation before they wander up to a huge wild animal? One of my favorite signs on one of our trips out west, had a picture of a bison, and said something like "If you cross this fence, you better be able to run 50 mph".

P.S. Bison are tasty!

rwells · September 14, 2012

rockford wrote: »

Bison are downright orniery. Have a amish family I am friendly with, who raise a herd of Bison.. Heard a few stories of close encounters. Jersey bulls are the same way. You never turn your back on a Jersey bull.

Nice capture rwells...

Thanks for looking and your comments Rockford!

rwells · September 14, 2012

jsrucci wrote: »

I'm amazed at how many people go to Yellowstone and are ignorant about the bison. First of all, you're looking at an animal that is bigger than your car and has horns. Don't people do any investigation before they wander up to a huge wild animal? One of my favorite signs on one of our trips out west, had a picture of a bison, and said something like "If you cross this fence, you better be able to run 50 mph".

P.S. Bison are tasty!

Nice shot Steve..What in the heck is on that bisons back/neck?

pathfinder · September 16, 2012

I think that is winter coat still shedding, Randy.

I watched folks in an open two seater sports car sitting still as bison walked right by them - the bison looked down at them, and could quite easily have ran right over the hood and the open passenger compartment of their vehicle.

He does look serious, doesn't he?

Cuong · September 16, 2012

The adults here are just irresponsible: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opTdplqGn04

Cuong

rwells · September 17, 2012

Cuong wrote: »

The adults here are just irresponsible: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opTdplqGn04

Cuong

That video has been removed, although it was the same as the one listed in an earlier reply.

You are very correct though, VERY irresponsible adults!

Thanks for looking and your input

Secluded Valley · December 7, 2012

Nice shot, Randy (and Steve). It looks like you are along the Madison River and not the Yellowstone River. Bison are very ornery and I always give them a wide berth. Every year people are gored by bison; I will never understand the compusion to get close enough to pet them.

Kristine

rwells · December 13, 2012

Secluded Valley wrote: »

Nice shot, Randy (and Steve). It looks like you are along the Madison River and not the Yellowstone River. Bison are very ornery and I always give them a wide berth. Every year people are gored by bison; I will never understand the compusion to get close enough to pet them.

Kristine

Your probably correct Kristine, as I'm not that familiar with the particulars of Yellowstone.

Thanks for looking!

PhotoGUY123 · December 20, 2012

Tourists in Yellowstone
In the 1980's I worked two summers in Yellowstone National Park. Many of the tourists would ask the employees and the park rangers when the animals are let out of the cages. I was amazed when I heard the stories, until I had tourists ask me the same question. Some would even ask when Old Faithful was turned on so they could see it. Some people have no idea what the National Park system is about or how the parks are being maintained.

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