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Elk bugling during the rut

Yellowstone tourists learn the hard way why you should never, ever approach elk during the rut

By Cat Ellis published

Bull elk are magnificent, but always keep your distance

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Bison standing in river at Yellowstone National Park, facing photographer

Yellowstone tourist caught trying to pet bison after posing with it for vacation photos

By Cat Ellis published

Evidence shared online just a few weeks after an 83-year-old woman was gored by a bison "defending its space"

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Black bear and cub in tree

Mother bear with five cubs breaks into car to grab an easy meal (this is why you should always lock your doors)

By Cat Ellis published

The adult climbed into the vehicle through a rear window

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Close-up of bull bison standing in field

Careless couple corner bison in Yellowstone National Park, demonstrating perfectly how not to photograph wildlife

By Cat Ellis published

Approaching animals from behind is a good way to startle them

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Bison on road at Yellowstone National Park, seen through car window

Yellowstone tourists learn the hard way that bison really don't appreciate cars in their personal space

By Cat Ellis published

Even careful drivers can wind up with an expensive repair bill

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Rothschilds Giraffe

Careless tourist literally gets a kick out of a grouchy giraffe

By Dave Golder published

They may look gentle, but would you want to get too close to those hooves?

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Brown bear walking on road in front of cars

VIDEO: “Holy cow, there’s a bear in our car!” And the car doesn’t come out of it well

By Dave Golder published

A family on a trip to celebrate mom and dad’s wedding anniversary has an unwelcome gatecrasher

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Close-up of grizzly bear at Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA

Tourist learns the hard way never to approach a grizzly bear for photos – no matter how cute it looks

By Cat Ellis published

Bears prefer to avoid close contact with people, but will defend themselves if they or their young are threatened

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Bull moose in the fall

If you think you could outrun a moose, this video will soon change your mind

By Julia Clarke published

The video reveals how quickly moose can move through water, never mind over dry land

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Grizzly bear facing camera

Wildlife photographer says slowing down to photograph grizzly bear has cost him $20,000

By Julia Clarke published

A judge found the photographer guilty of obstructing traffic to photograph the injured bear

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