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Moose standing in shallow river

Defensive moose stomps, seriously injures runner in second attack in two days

By Julia Clarke published

The attacks follow a spate of unprovoked attacks by elk elsewhere in the state

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Bull elk in woodland, USA

There's a right way and a wrong way to photograph elk in the wild – this is the WRONG way

By Cat Ellis published

Crouching down and nearly sitting on the animal isn't a great idea

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Black bear on Road Mr Rainier, Washington, USA

California confirms first-ever fatal black bear attack on human

By Julia Clarke published

The last fatal black bear attack in the US was a year ago

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Cow elk grazing in field

"We’ve never seen a year like this” – unprecedented third elk attack in a week sends another person to the hospital

By Julia Clarke published

There is no evidence to suggest that the same elk has been involved each time

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Bison in field at Yellowstone National Park, USA

Yellowstone tourist decides to take a break and sit down in a field of bison – it proves a poor choice

By Cat Ellis published

Follow the Park Rangers' advice and give wildlife plenty of space

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Bull bison facing forward

Yet another Yellowstone hiker decides it would be a good idea to pose for selfies with bison (it isn't)

By Cat Ellis published

Just last weekend an 83-year-old woman was seriously injured by a bison defending its space at the park

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Obsidian Sow and her three cubs at Yellowstone National Park

Photographers demonstrate the wrong way to snap Yellowstone's most famous bears

By Cat Ellis published

A huge group gathered to snap the Obsidian bear family at dangerously close range

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Bison crossing road, Yellowstone National Park, Canyon Village, Wyoming, USA

"It's your responsibility to move away" – Yellowstone officials issue stern warning after 83-year-old woman gored by bison

By Julia Clarke published

The woman sustained serious injuries in the attack

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Cow elk at Yellowstone National Park

“This is an unusual and unfortunate situation" – wildlife officials investigate unprovoked attack on child by cow elk

By Julia Clarke published

It's normal for cow elk to be protective of their young, but highly unusual for them to charge from a distance without provocation

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Cow elk and calf at Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA

Yellowstone tourists get an instant safety lesson after posing kids among elk for photos

By Cat Ellis published

Elk usually prefer to avoid contact with people, but can become aggressive if they or their young are threatened

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