Massive Bison’s ‘Wild’ Hairdo Even Impressed a Wildlife Photographer Who Thought He’d Seen It All originally appeared on PetHelpful.

Wildlife photographer Isaac Spotts spends most of his time capturing the incredible animals that call Yellowstone National Park home. Recently, he was both impressed and amused when he spotted a bison sporting what he called the wildest haircut he’s ever seen, and honestly, we can’t disagree!

This bison was massive, likely one of the dominant bulls in the park, according to Isaac, and he managed to snap a few incredible photos that show off not just the bison’s sheer size, but also that unforgettable hairstyle. Which shot is your favorite?

The bison does have cool hair! Viewers also agreed that Isaac’s bison’s pics are awesome and left more than 4,000 comments. @Meredith Cable swooned, “He’s majestic!” @SW agreed, “He’s beautiful with an old soul in his eyes.”

@K joked, “That’s a Bob Ross bison!” and another commenter added, “Bro with a fro! He’s stunning!”

Related: Tourist at National Park Gets Dangerously Close to Bison to Take Pictures

All About Bison

Bison are the largest land mammals in North America. They can weigh over a ton and stand between 5 and 6.5 feet tall at the shoulder. Their curved horns can grow up to two feet long, and they are sharp. Not only are these animals big, but they are fast; they can run up to 40 miles an hour. If there’s one animal in Yellowstone you don’t want to mess with, it’s the bison.

Many people think that bison and buffalo are one and the same. National Park Service explains this cool fact about them, “While bison and buffalo are used interchangeably, in North America the scientific name is bison. Actually, it’s Bison bison bison (genus: Bison, species: bison, subspecies: bison), but only saying it once is fine. Historians believe that the term “buffalo” grew from the French word for beef, “boeuf.”

And here’s one more cool fact: “Yellowstone National Park is the only place in the U.S. where bison have continuously lived since prehistoric times. What makes Yellowstone’s bison so special is that they’re the pure descendants (free of cattle genes) of early bison that roamed our country’s grasslands. As of July 2015, Yellowstone’s bison population was estimated at 4,900—making it the largest bison population on public lands.” So, if you want to see bison running free, Yellowstone is the place to check them out!

Massive Bison’s ‘Wild’ Hairdo Even Impressed a Wildlife Photographer Who Thought He’d Seen It All first appeared on PetHelpful on Jul 27, 2025

This story was originally reported by PetHelpful on Jul 27, 2025, where it first appeared.