Yellowstone kills baby bison after visitor touches the animal

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65688462

by DarkContinent • 3 years ago

8 5 3 years ago

The visitor tried to save it from drowning, after which reintroduction to the herd failed. Want to make it clear this wasn't a tourist just trying to openly grab a baby bison.

Still don't think this was appropriate (for the visitor to do) as the rule of these parks is to not interfere.

TheBigSalad• 3 years ago

Worth a try.

flangola7• 3 years ago

What do you mean by failed?

nateb2022• 3 years ago

Often times, a baby animal who had contact with humans is rejected by the herd because it has traces of human scent on it. It smells like a predator. Birds display behavior like this too, which is why you should leave baby birds undisturbed if you find a nest.

danlugo92• 3 years ago

Something to do with smell or what?

I've heard of this with cats too.

Yellowstone kills baby bison after visitor touches the animal

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