“Given the size and power of the American bison it is little surprise they have proven deadly to humans. Standing nearly 6ft (1.9m) tall and weighing in at up to 1.5 tons these are the biggest land animals in America. They are on slightly smaller than the African water buffalo which are nicknamed the “black death” or “widowmaker” as they kill hundreds of people every year. Fortunately the bison has a much less aggressive temperament and requires at least some provocation. But when it does attack the results can be devastating.”

Planet Deadly