Mother Bison Protects Her Young by Chasing Off Grizzly Bear in Yellowstone

A video captured in Yellowstone National Park shows a grizzly bear approaching a herd of bison calves before being chased off by a protective mother bison. The encounter occurred in late May in the Lamar Valley, known for its large bison population. The bear was hoping to prey on a younger bison, but the mother bison charged at it, scaring it away. Adult bison, weighing about three times as much as a bear, often come to the rescue to protect their young from predators. Visitors to the park are reminded to maintain a safe distance from wildlife and carry bear spray for their own safety.