Yellowstone bison herd estimated at 4,230 animals

Published August 8, 2012 6:54pm ET



BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Yellowstone National Park administrators say the park’s bison population is up to an estimated 4,230 animals, including 600 calves born this year.

After a relatively mild winter, the park’s two herds increased in size by a combined 14 percent over last year’s count. Park officials said Wednesday that the change was within the range of expectations for the wild animals.

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