YELLOWSTONE — On Wednesday, Dec. 25, author Michael Hodges posted a video of a bison seemingly oblivious to the long line of traffic formed behind it during a snowstorm in Yellowstone National Park (YNP).
According to Hodges, the bison was “casually strolling across his bridge” by Beryl Spring just south of Norris Geyser Basin.
Holiday travelers were forced to slow down and take in the sights, as the bison made its way to wherever it wanted to go.
“These scenes always crack me up,” Hodges said via Facebook. “Nature sure can stop us in our tracks, no matter what is on our ‘itinerary.’ Nature always has the last word. Sometimes that last word is a giant, nonchalant bison.”
Bison have learned to adapt to winter weather by counterintuitively turning toward a snow storm to keep warm, according to the National Park Service (NPS).
“Bison develop thick, wooly coats during the winter season to protect themselves from freezing temperatures and harsh winds,” the NPS said via Facebook.
The NPS advises travelers to be alert to wildlife on the roadways and to slow down, especially around dawn, dusk and after dark.
