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Wild American bison are one of the most dangerous animals to encounter in the United States.  In Yellowstone National Park alone, nearly five times as many people are killed by bison than by bears every year.  The bison can reach speeds of up to 35 miles per hour and are surprisingly nimble, making them difficult to avoid if they attack, which they do with little provocation.