Six percent of people think they can beat a grizzly bear

What's the percentage for a bison? Like the 'rule of thumb' advice
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A hiker is taking to TikTok to warn about the dangers of invading a bison's personal space after she was attacked by one of the creatures last week as she hiked alone at Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway—the home of the Texas State Bison Herd. Rebecca Clark posted a clip of the moments leading up to the attack showing a handful of bison grazing a few feet away from the trail she was following.........

In a follow-up video, Clark explained that the bison rammed her back, gored her and threw her into a mesquite bush where she laid for 50 minutes until help arrived, adding that because of limited phone service she had no access to 911 and instead got messages to her family and friends.

She was flown by helicopter to United Regional Healthcare Hospital in Wichita Falls. Despite a hole in her back and lots of stickers and thorns, Clark wrote that she is okay and is on the road to recovery. She's also started a TikTok Creator Fund to help cover medical bills.

As the largest land animal in North America, bison require a lot of space between them and people—at least 50 yards— to feel comfortable, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife. The agency advises hikers to use the "Rule of Thumb" to ensure there's enough distance between them and the formidable creatures.

"Stretch your arm out away from your face and give bison a thumbs up!" the agency states on its site. "Now close one eye. Can you cover the bison with your thumb? If not, you're too close!"...........


https://www.chron.com/life/wildlife/article/Texas-woman-bison-attack-TikTok-17514767.php
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