Comments on: Things that catch my attention: Bison, which are pretty hard to miss http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2009/11/04/things-that-catch-my-attention-bison-which-are-pretty-hard-to/ Blogging by a team of pet-care experts led by Dr. Marty Becker. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:12:01 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Liz Palika http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2009/11/04/things-that-catch-my-attention-bison-which-are-pretty-hard-to/comment-page-1/#comment-478093 Liz Palika Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:10:13 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/?p=9924#comment-478093 The Yellowstone herds probably vary in genetics as they are widespread. According to the research I did, several of the herds do have cattle genes. It's reassuring to know that some are still pure, though. The Yellowstone herds probably vary in genetics as they are widespread. According to the research I did, several of the herds do have cattle genes. It’s reassuring to know that some are still pure, though.

]]> By: JenniferJ http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2009/11/04/things-that-catch-my-attention-bison-which-are-pretty-hard-to/comment-page-1/#comment-478052 JenniferJ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:24:14 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/?p=9924#comment-478052 We have several bison ranchers in the immediate area. They do well in rugged country and don't need predator protection for the most part except when there are very young calves. They do require special handling and fencing though! Always deserves a second look when you are driving along and suddenly spot a herd of bison grazing next to highway 20 We have several bison ranchers in the immediate area. They do well in rugged country and don’t need predator protection for the most part except when there are very young calves. They do require special handling and fencing though!

Always deserves a second look when you are driving along and suddenly spot a herd of bison grazing next to highway 20

]]> By: EmilyS http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2009/11/04/things-that-catch-my-attention-bison-which-are-pretty-hard-to/comment-page-1/#comment-478048 EmilyS Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:10:34 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/?p=9924#comment-478048 oh p.s. several of the public bison herds, including Yellowstone's, show no cattle DNA, according to Derr's work oh p.s. several of the public bison herds, including Yellowstone’s, show no cattle DNA, according to Derr’s work

]]> By: EmilyS http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2009/11/04/things-that-catch-my-attention-bison-which-are-pretty-hard-to/comment-page-1/#comment-478046 EmilyS Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:30:16 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/?p=9924#comment-478046 We have the Terry Bison Ranch (NOW!!!! with Camels). One of the worlds best wildlife experiences is to be in the middle of the Hayden Valley in Yellowstone when the bison herd is moving across the road... you can (almost) imagine the scene 200 years ago We have the Terry Bison Ranch (NOW!!!! with Camels). One of the worlds best wildlife experiences is to be in the middle of the Hayden Valley in Yellowstone when the bison herd is moving across the road… you can (almost) imagine the scene 200 years ago

]]> By: retrieverman http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2009/11/04/things-that-catch-my-attention-bison-which-are-pretty-hard-to/comment-page-1/#comment-478038 retrieverman Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:15:37 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/?p=9924#comment-478038 Although the last of the black-colored Eastern bison went extinct in West Virginia in 1825, a local farmer has a herd of them (of the Plains subspecies). These animals get out all the time. Now in rural West Virginia, it's not unusual to have cattle getting out and running down the road, but it is something when you come across a herd of bison heading down the road, tearing up fences, and generally causing trouble. This herd has a giant bull that is easily the largest animal of any sort in the county. Although the last of the black-colored Eastern bison went extinct in West Virginia in 1825, a local farmer has a herd of them (of the Plains subspecies). These animals get out all the time.

Now in rural West Virginia, it’s not unusual to have cattle getting out and running down the road, but it is something when you come across a herd of bison heading down the road, tearing up fences, and generally causing trouble. This herd has a giant bull that is easily the largest animal of any sort in the county.

]]> By: Cathy http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2009/11/04/things-that-catch-my-attention-bison-which-are-pretty-hard-to/comment-page-1/#comment-478031 Cathy Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:38:31 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/?p=9924#comment-478031 You can see another herd of bison a few miles west of Denver on each side of I-70. They're owned by the city of Denver and live in a protected park with an awesome panoramic view of the Rocky Mountains. You can see another herd of bison a few miles west of Denver on each side of I-70. They’re owned by the city of Denver and live in a protected park with an awesome panoramic view of the Rocky Mountains.

]]> By: Gina Spadafori http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2009/11/04/things-that-catch-my-attention-bison-which-are-pretty-hard-to/comment-page-1/#comment-478030 Gina Spadafori Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:58:21 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/?p=9924#comment-478030 My dad used to take us to see them in SF. I didn't know they were still there! My dad used to take us to see them in SF. I didn’t know they were still there!

]]> By: Moira http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2009/11/04/things-that-catch-my-attention-bison-which-are-pretty-hard-to/comment-page-1/#comment-478026 Moira Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:40:18 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/?p=9924#comment-478026 Well there are still bison in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/goldengatepark/ Well there are still bison in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. http://www.sfgate.com/neighbor.....ngatepark/

]]> By: Liz Palika http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2009/11/04/things-that-catch-my-attention-bison-which-are-pretty-hard-to/comment-page-1/#comment-478025 Liz Palika Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:31:26 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/?p=9924#comment-478025 I agree, Tammy. Although I'm glad they are still here - at least in a few places. I agree, Tammy. Although I’m glad they are still here - at least in a few places.

]]> By: Tammy http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2009/11/04/things-that-catch-my-attention-bison-which-are-pretty-hard-to/comment-page-1/#comment-478024 Tammy Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:05:49 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/?p=9924#comment-478024 This is a really cool story! I am always quite amazed by Bison. We went to South Dakota a couple years ago, and watched the herd in Custer there for a while. Somehow, they feel ancient to me. Like they don't belong in this time and place. This is a really cool story! I am always quite amazed by Bison. We went to South Dakota a couple years ago, and watched the herd in Custer there for a while. Somehow, they feel ancient to me. Like they don’t belong in this time and place.

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