Hybridization is an issue with bison as most appear to have some genetics from cattle. I believe the Yellowstone herd and some of the herds derived from it are considered pure, but many bison apparently carry cattle genetics even though they look like bison.
Interesting. I wonder if the light colored individuals are cattle/bison hybrids. White bison are extremely rare and to have this many in one place seems unlikely, if they are true bison.
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