🦬🗺️ #Bison are #NorthAmerica's largest land #mammals and can weigh over 900 kg. Popular Science explains that maintaining a distance is necessary for #safety.

Whether you are driving or hiking, a rule of thumb helps you stay at a safe distance: If you can't cover the entire animal with your thumb while one eye is closed, you should back away!

👉 https://www.popsci.com/environment/what-to-do-if-you-encounter-bison/

#wildlife #nature #nationalparks #science #animals #conservation #environment #outdoors #yellowstone