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Yellowstone bison rut not for faint of heart, video shows

Dramatic footage shows a male bison ramming and knocking a rival bison off a highway during the rut in Yellowstone National Park.

Yellowstone National Park on Sunday issued its annual reminder that the bison rut is underway, advising tourists to “use extra caution and give bison extra space during this time.”

If anyone wonders why they should be more careful at this time of year, watch the striking footage posted below. It shows a clearly dominant bison ramming and propelling a rival bison 30 feet off the highway.

(Remarkably, the upended bison managed to stay on its feet.)

Yellowstone used the footage in August 2020 to caution tourists about the rut, or mating season, which typically lasts from late July through August.

The video clip is titled, “Bison fight.”

Male bison vying for the right to mate with female bison are aggressive and agitated during the rut, but the iconic beats are always dangerous if not given space.

Park regulations mandate that tourists should remain at least 25 yards from bison and remain inside their vehicles if they encounter bison at close range on park roads.

Watch: Awesome power on display during Yellowstone bison rut

Dramatic footage showing a bison fight on a Yellowstone highway should remind tourists why the animals should be afforded a wide berth.

The U.S. Department of the Interior on Friday reminded those who visit public lands that the bison rut is underway and that people should be extra careful around the massive animals.

“Male bison are particularly aggressive now, as they congregate in herds to compete, socialize and breed,” the agency explained in a video tweet. “Bulls are on high alert and can get aggravated easily. No matter what time of year, always stay further than 25 yards away!”

For those who wonder just how forceful a male bison can be during the mating season, check out the awesome power on display in the following footage, captured three years ago in Yellowstone National Park.

It shows an angry bison ramming, lifting and propelling another bison 30 feet off the highway.

Male bison can weigh 2,000 pounds, and the animals can run up to 30 mph. They warrant respect at all times, but particularly during the July-August rut.