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Beefalo Genomes Challenge Three-Eighths Standard, Uncover Zebu Influence
science25 days ago

Beefalo Genomes Challenge Three-Eighths Standard, Uncover Zebu Influence

A genome-wide study of 47 Beefalo semen samples from founding lines shows 39 animals have no detectable bison ancestry, calling into question the breed standard of three-eighths bison; the eight with bison DNA show only 2–18% ancestry. The analysis also reveals widespread zebu ancestry in 38 of the animals, including Joe’s Pride, which was recorded as over a third bison. The researchers suggest zebu introgression may have shaped the breed’s appearance and that backcrossing patterns explain how bison DNA could appear in a largely taurine/cattle background. Using preserved germplasm and multiple genomic approaches, the study provides a genomic audit that pedigrees alone could not reliably establish the breed’s composition.

via Space Daily|
#ancestry#beefalo#bison
Bison Attack in Poland’s Białowieża Forest Sparks Wildlife Safety Warning
world-news2 months ago

Bison Attack in Poland’s Białowieża Forest Sparks Wildlife Safety Warning

A European bison charges and knocks down a tourist in Poland’s Białowieża Forest, then looms over him as onlookers watch. A photographer intervenes with his car to separate them, and the tourist suffers a deep calf wound and bruising, later hospitalized. The forest is home to about 1,176 free‑range bison, and officials urge visitors to keep a safe distance from wildlife, noting that even calm animals can attack if threatened.

via New York Post|
#bialowieza-forest#bison#poland
Grandfather recounts being launched into the air by a Yellowstone bison attack
world2 months ago

Grandfather recounts being launched into the air by a Yellowstone bison attack

65-year-old Carl Isom-McDaniel says a 2,000-pound Yellowstone bison picked him as a target and launched him into the air during a July incident captured on video, leaving him with a broken hip after a hard landing; doctors describe the injury as resulting from the landing, not a direct ram. Experts note bison can injure people in Yellowstone, especially during mating season when aggression rises, and the National Park Service urges visitors to stay at least 25 yards away and not approach for photos.

via BBC|
#attack#bison#montana
Nova the Bison Calf: Joyful Birth, Brief Life, Butterfly Memory
world2 months ago

Nova the Bison Calf: Joyful Birth, Brief Life, Butterfly Memory

Nova, a bison calf born June 28, 2026 at the South Park Buffalo Preserve, was named after a butterfly moment that comforted a grieving group member; despite hand-feeding, Nova died at 4 a.m. a few days later as Crimson mourned nearby, with a yellow butterfly later seen as a sign of Nova’s presence—an example of how nature entwines birth, loss, and memory. The article also notes the high mortality risk for newborn calves, including weak calf syndrome.

via A-Z Animals|
#bison#butterfly#calf
Yellowstone bison hurls elderly man after charging
world2 months ago

Yellowstone bison hurls elderly man after charging

A 2,000-pound bull bison charged a 65-year-old grandfather at Bridge Bay Campground in Yellowstone National Park, ramming him with its head and tossing him into the air. He sustained multiple injuries and was hospitalized. The National Park Service warns visitors to stay at least 25 yards away from bison and never approach them for photos, noting they can run faster than humans and can be unpredictable during mating season.

via BBC|
#attack#bison#elderly-man
Yellowstone Bison Flips Tourist in 8-Foot Toss, Video Captures Frightful Encounter
local2 months ago

Yellowstone Bison Flips Tourist in 8-Foot Toss, Video Captures Frightful Encounter

A 2,000-pound male bison charged a tourist at Bridge Bay campground in Yellowstone, flipping him about eight feet in the air while a photographer captured the moment on video; the grandfather was seriously injured and his grandson reportedly escaped, as bystanders shouted warnings. Park officials reiterate staying well back from wildlife and note the incident happened during bison rutting season, marking Yellowstone’s second bison-on-human incident in 2026, with the investigation ongoing.

via The Guardian|
#attack#bison#injury
83-Year-Old Woman Gored by Bison at Yellowstone
wildlife-incident2 years ago

83-Year-Old Woman Gored by Bison at Yellowstone

An 83-year-old woman was seriously injured after being gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park. The bison was defending its space and lifted the woman about a foot off the ground. The National Park Service advises visitors to maintain a safe distance from wild animals, as bison can be particularly dangerous when defending their territory. The incident is under investigation, and the woman's current condition is unknown.

via NPR|
#animal-attack#bison#national-park-service
83-Year-Old Woman Gored by Bison in Yellowstone
wildlife-incident2 years ago

83-Year-Old Woman Gored by Bison in Yellowstone

An 83-year-old tourist from South Carolina was seriously injured after being gored by a bison at Yellowstone National Park. The incident occurred near the Storm Point Trail at Yellowstone Lake, where the bison lifted the woman off the ground with its horns. She was airlifted to a hospital in Idaho, and the incident is under investigation. Park officials emphasize the importance of maintaining a safe distance from wildlife.

via Fox News|
#bison#national-park#tourist-injury
83-Year-Old Woman Gored by Bison in Yellowstone
pets-and-animals2 years ago

83-Year-Old Woman Gored by Bison in Yellowstone

An 83-year-old woman from South Carolina was seriously injured after being gored by a bison at Yellowstone National Park. The incident occurred near the Storm Point Trail at Yellowstone Lake, and the woman was airlifted to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. The National Park Service emphasized the importance of maintaining a safe distance from wildlife, noting that bison are unpredictable and can defend their space when threatened.

via KABC-TV|
#bison#injury#national-park-service