Montana buffalo study traces calm breeding over fighting
Scar Ribs, a bison at Montana National Bison Range, draws observers as bulls avoid battles and rely on bellowing and nod threats. Dale Lott, UC Davis psychologist, notes bulls trim energy by avoiding fights, preferring subtle dominance displays. Population around 20,000 continentwide. range near Molese kept at 400 to prevent overgrazing with live sales after fall roundup at about $350.