The Oxygen Project on Instagram: "Once nearly wiped out, Yellowstone’s bison have made an epic comeback, now roaming in the thousands across valleys, riversides, and snow-packed meadows. These massive animals (bulls can hit 2,000 lbs!) are surprisingly nimble, able to sprint 35 mph, leap fences, and even plow through deep snow with their giant heads. They’re social too: summer brings huge herds and dramatic rutting battles, while winter scatters them into smaller groups near hot springs and rive

Explore the wild on Instagram: "🦬 What really happens when a bison falls into a hot spring at Yellowstone? Yellowstone National Park is home to the largest wild bison herd in the United States, with around 5,000–6,000 animals roaming freely. These giants, weighing up to 2,000 pounds (900 kg), often move across the same geothermal areas that fascinate millions of visitors every year. The danger? The colorful ground around geysers and hot springs looks solid, but it’s often just a thin mineral cr