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Lochloosa

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7. how fast can you run?

Reply to Demovictory9 (Original post)

Wed Jul 22, 2020, 11:56 AM

Jul 2020

Bison can run at speeds approaching 35 mph which is as fast as a horse. And they are also extremely agile, able to turn quickly and jump high fences. So do not approach bison – view them from the safety of your vehicle. Humps Male bison can weigh as much as a ton.

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As Bison Charged, Woman Tripped - Montana woman escapes 'without a scratch' after playing dead [View all] Demovictory9 Jul 2020 OP

She was too close. 2naSalit Jul 2020 #1

Stupid, irresponsible and incredibly lucky! Siwsan Jul 2020 #2

Yep. You always want to stay several bus-lengths, at least, away from bison. backscatter712 Jul 2020 #5

Idiots - Watched too many Disney movies packman Jul 2020 #3

I'm glad she wasn't hurt, but people have to realize that these are not tame animals. Arkansas Granny Jul 2020 #4

I'm glad the Bison wasn't hurt. yortsed snacilbuper Jul 2020 #6

how fast can you run? Lochloosa Jul 2020 #7

she saved both their lives by falling (the guy who was running with her). The Bison was surprised Demovictory9 Jul 2020 #8

:) My husband was just that stupid once. On an isolated Hortensis Jul 2020 #9

I have no sympathy for this idiot. Hotler Jul 2020 #10

Whew. Keth Jul 2020 #11

These people are stupid! Lars39 Jul 2020 #12