Despite repeated warnings from Park Rangers, a man visiting Yellowstone National Park was spotted taking a break and sitting in a field occupied by a herd of bison and their calves. Predictably this proved a bad idea, and he was forced to flee when one adult took exception to the intrusion and chased him away. Like all mammals, bison are fiercely protective of their young, so he was lucky to escape without injury.
A photo of the incident (which you can see below) was shared this week via Instagram account TouronsOfYellowstone, which calls out careless behavior at US National Parks, often involving elk, bison, and even bears and wolves. The picture was shot by wildlife photographer Ben Bluhm, who spotted the man from the safety of his vehicle.
