The incident occurred at Grand Prismatic Spring near Old Faithful as tourists were enjoying a close-up view of the famous and popular hot spring.

The bison died in the boiling waters of the Grand Prismatic Spring. This happens from time to time, but usually not in front of a crowd.

Tahnee Szymanski, state veterinarian, said although bulls pose a “very low risk” for spreading disease to livestock, the ...

A bison died after it appeared to stumble into a popular hot spring, where temperatures reach 192 degrees Fahrenheit, while tourists watched on at Yellowstone National Park1.

Prospective visitors to Yellowstone National Park are reminded that the bison rut is underway through August, and to treat ...

Wolves in Yellowstone National Park will sometimes test their predation skills on lone adult bison. But there can be painful ...

The same person was the source of rumors that bears and mountain lions were leaving the national park in mid-2025.

The National Park Service is clearing up any misconceptions on whether wildlife is migrating away from Yellowstone National ...

Bison are some of the largest animals found in Yellowstone, alongside grizzly bears. Depending on gender, the average bison reaches anywhere from 8-10 feet long and 1,000-2,000 pounds.

Tourists in Yellowstone National Park last week marveled as a bison placed its massive head upon a boardwalk and used the wood as a chin scratcher. Predictably, the sight inspired some tourists ...

A bison passes visitors who just watched the eruption of the geyser Old Faithful at Yellowstone National Park on June 22, 2022. (George Frey/Getty Images) ...

A bison forages for grass by the main storefronts in Gardiner, Mont., the northern entrance to Yellowstone National Park. Gardiner residents live with bison year round.