Watch Bison Fend Off a Wolf Attack on a Newborn Calf

Bison aren't typical wolf prey. A newborn calf's mother learned just how formidable herd defense can be. According to Nautilus, in a rare encounter captured on video, a bison mother and her herd successfully repelled a wolf attack. The incident illustrates the predator-prey dynamics of large herbivores: wolves target weak or isolated individuals, but a protective family — and strength in numbers — can shift those odds dramatically.

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