Explore the wild on Instagram: "🦬 Why Do Bison Run on Roads and Open Ground? 🦬 The American bison, weighing up to 2,000 lbs (900 kg), might look like slow grazers—but they are natural runners, reaching speeds of 35 mph (56 km/h). In Yellowstone and other protected areas, it’s common to see them using roads as travel corridors. But why? 🔬 Scientific reasons: • Energy efficiency: Roads mimic the open plains. Flat, hard ground requires less effort than rocky terrain, saving energy during long mi