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A bystander captured the moment a Bison at Yellowstone National Park popped a car's tire without trying, and the video is shocking.
In the video posted to TikTok, a witness caught the Bison hitting the car's tire with his horn when the car got too close to him. In the video, the Bison moved his head to pop the car's tire before he moved away from the car. A later clip showed the car slowly driving with the flat tire as they tried to move off the road.
The video online went viral, gaining over 2 million views on TikTok and over 50,000 likes. People in the comments were shocked by the Bison's actions, with some commenting, "It's like he knew exactly what he was doing."
"These Bison have clearly had enough of us pestering them," another person wrote, while another added, "It’s their backyard, not yours. Remember that!!"
"These poor animals," another person said, and added, "It's obvious that the number of people in the area is stressing them out."
One person joked that "Bison doesn't have any insurance for you 😂," while another person said, "Insurance is never gonna believe this claim."
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Why Bison Are More Dangerous Than People Think
While some people may think Bison look fluffy and cute, they are still animals in the wild, and can be considered dangerous, especially when they feel threatened.
According to the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), American Bison are considered to be the "largest and heaviest land mammals in North America." In fact, "The American bison’s head is so heavy that it can’t be raised to shoulder level."
While they are massive in size, they are also known to be agile, reaching speeds up to 35 miles per hour when they run. The IFAW added that "Bison tend to run or stampede away from threats and predators," so it's best to stay out of their way.
They are considered ecologically important to their environments since "Their grazing patterns promote plant diversity and help prevent the dominance of certain plant species, maintaining a healthier balance within the ecosystem."
So when visiting National Parks like Yellowstone, it's important to follow protocols in place to ensure that the wildlife is left alone and not disturbed, and for the safety of visitors and the other animals.
