Bison and Texas State Parks

Stars252525

A3 I know genetically the herd is quite pure. I like to think behaviorally that they’re no different than they have always been. Perhaps in managed herds they are more used to people than in, say, Yellowstone, but they are always wild animals. #ParkChat

naturetechfam

replying to @Donald_Beard @Donald_Beard #parkchat A3 I'm guessing the blood lines have been merged with others in order to promote preservation, but their behavior has to be more human-tolerant since we have invaded so much of their space. Bet that didn't happen in the 1800s.

59NationalParks

replying to @Donald_Beard @Donald_Beard A3 Have they lost there fear of people? I wonder about that every time I see a protected herd. #ParkChat

beckyjlomax

replying to @Donald_Beard @Donald_Beard A3 Absolutely the makeup of the herd has changed. Aren’t they inoculated and managed rather than true free-ranging and wild? #parkchat

WildWithinHer

A3. I think anytime one creature crowds out another, behaviors change. I don't know the Texas herd, but the simple fact that humans manage wildlife implies change. Dan Flores' book "American Serengeti" gives the best overview I've read of the historic population. #ParkChat

naturetechfam

RT @WildWithinHer: A3. I think anytime one creature crowds out another, behaviors change. I don't know the Texas herd, but the simple fact…

t_jh2009

replying to @Donald_Beard @Donald_Beard @59NationalParks A3) Most likely, like any other type of wildlife in a protected area they probably have less of a fear of humans. #ParkChat

59NationalParks

RT @WildWithinHer: A3. I think anytime one creature crowds out another, behaviors change. I don't know the Texas herd, but the simple fact…

WeekendWomanWar

replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @Donald_Beard A3: We had an attack just last week. A runner came around a corner and surprised a bison out of its usual grazing area. Luckily, despite extensive injuries from being gored, he will recover. Very rare occurrence. #ParkChat