An elderly man named Carl was at Yellowstone National Park with his grandson. They stopped to take a picture of a bison. Suddenly, the bison ran at Carl and hit him. He flew into the air and needed to go to the hospital afterward.
Bison seem calm but can be very dangerous. They can run much faster than humans. The National Park Service says people should stay at least 25 yards away from bison. Unfortunately, some people still get too close to them and can get hurt.
Carl was near a campground when the bison attacked. It was almost sunset, and he and his grandson started running to some trees. Despite their efforts, the bison reached Carl. It used its horn to throw him in the air, and he landed on his side.
Original news source: Bison rams elderly man in Yellowstone, flinging him into the sky (BBC)
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Warm-up Activities:
1. Have you ever been to a national park? Share your experience.
2. What animals can be dangerous in the wild?
3. What are some precautions to take when visiting a place with wild animals?
4. Can you name other animals that have horns like a bison?
5. Why is it important to follow safety guidelines in nature parks?
π€ Comprehension Questions:
His grandson was with him.
It happened suddenly while they were taking a photo.
Bison can run much faster than humans.
People should stay at least 25 yards away.
Near Bridge Bay Campground at Yellowstone National Park.
Carl and his grandson tried to run to some trees.
He was hurt and needed to go to the hospital.
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An elderly man named Carl was at National with his grandson. They stopped to a picture of a bison. Suddenly, the bison ran at Carl and hit him. He flew into the air and needed to go to the afterward. Bison seem but can be very dangerous. They can run much faster than humans. The National Park says people should stay at 25 yards away from bison. Unfortunately, some people still get too to them and can get . Carl was near a campground when the bison attacked. It was almost sunset, and he and his grandson started running to some trees. their , the bison reached Carl. It used its horn to him in the air, and he landed on his side.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. How do you feel about visiting places with wild animals?
2. Why do you think people get too close to wild animals?
3. What is the most exciting wildlife encounter you've heard of?
4. How should people react if they encounter a dangerous animal?
5. What habitats do bison usually live in?
6. What are the challenges of protecting wildlife in national parks?
7. Do you think national parks should have more safety warnings?
8. How can visitors learn more about the animals in a park?
9. What should park rangers do to prevent such incidents?
10. What other national parks are popular for visitors?
11. How do you think Carl and his grandson felt after the incident?
12. Should people have certain qualifications before visiting parks with dangerous animals?
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