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American Bison

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MitchRay
MitchRay 12 years ago
American Bison
Bison bison


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Gordon Dietzman
Gordon Dietzman 12 years ago

Hybridization is an issue with bison as most appear to have some genetics from cattle. I believe the Yellowstone herd and some of the herds derived from it are considered pure, but many bison apparently carry cattle genetics even though they look like bison.

MitchRay
MitchRay 12 years ago

They appear to be fenced in, so I wouldn't be surprised if that was the case. As I understand it the meat of the hybrids is in high demand

Gordon Dietzman
Gordon Dietzman 12 years ago

Interesting. I wonder if the light colored individuals are cattle/bison hybrids. White bison are extremely rare and to have this many in one place seems unlikely, if they are true bison.

WayneTonski
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WayneTonski

Gunnison, Colorado, USA

Spotted on May 12, 2011
Submitted on May 12, 2011

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