Bison throws girl through air at Yellowstone National Park

A nine-year-old girl was charged and injured by a bull bison at Yellowstone National Park on Monday. In a statement, Yellowstone Park officials blamed the proximity of the group for the bison charging. "Wildlife in Yellowstone National Park are wild," they said in a statement. Yellowstone is home to the largest collection of bison on public land in the US. The animals are the largest land-dwelling mammals in North America, and can weigh up to 2,000lb. Yellowstone officials say bison can run up to 30mph and are the animal responsible for the most amount of injuries within the park.

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