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The Power of a Bison Head Butt is No Joke

‘Fluffy cows’ are love-crazed heavyweights during the rut, so keep your selfies at a safe zoom—or risk a hospital stay instead of a hashtag!

When the bison rut happens, those massive animals are cranked up on hormones and busy battling rivals with head-butts strong enough to launch a pickup truck into next week. While it might sound fun to snag a close-up selfie or sneak in a “fluffy cow” pet, remember: those thousands-of-pounds bruisers aren’t interested in your Instagram game. Respect their space, admire the action from afar, and let the bison keep their dignity (and you keep your hospital-free vacation).


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