200 buffalo escape Iowa farm, spotted across five counties in two states

rockin'robin · 05-17-2012, 06:41 PM

"Home on the Range," is the state song of Kansas, but after 200 escaped buffalo made their way across five Iowa counties, the Hawkeye State is singing a similar tune.

The Press-Citizen reports that authorities are still attempting to round up some of the escaped buffalo that broke out of pen at the Frick and Joe Buffalo Ranch on Sunday.

Since their breakout, the buffalo have been spotted in five counties, even crossing into neighboring Minnesota. Lt. Seth Hofman of the Osceola County sheriff's office tells the paper that the buffalo are "really, really fast."

State officials have managed to reclaim most of the wayward buffalo, with about 30 still on the run.

The American buffalo, or bison, are far more agile than their appearance would suggest. They can reportedly jump six feet in the air and seven feet vertically. They have been recorded galloping at speeds of up to 64 mph, although they usually travel at maximum speeds closer to 35 mph.

Although the bison were pushed to the brink of extinction, they have made something of a comeback in recent years. Their meat has a lower fat content than traditional beef cattle and has become a staple of some restaurants around the U.S., including the "Ted's Montana Grill" chain owned by media mogul and environmentalist Ted Turner.

200 buffalo escape Iowa farm, spotted across five counties in two states | The Sideshow - Yahoo! News

**Bottesini** · 05-17-2012, 06:43 PM

Yee haw!

Mimsy · 06-06-2012, 12:24 AM

Run Buffaloes Run!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dereksbicycles · 06-06-2012, 08:21 AM

Wow, they do go fast!!!

rockin'robin · 06-06-2012, 09:28 AM

A herd of Buffalo on the run makes me think of a very loud freight train...the rumbling and roaring....Also thinking of the Indians who gave chase...(where is Bebonlong?)

....Their food and warmth came from the Buffaloes and they were "sacred"....Seems the Indians only killed what they needed to survive the winters for their people...(I'm not a history buff, tho').

**Jiro** · 06-06-2012, 07:07 PM

where's Buffalo Bill when you need him?

Babyblue · 06-06-2012, 07:28 PM

Wirelessly posted

Bison burgers with muahroom and Swiss!

rockin'robin · 06-06-2012, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiro

where's Buffalo Bill when you need him?

Buffalo Bill & Bebonalong are saddling up, getting ready for the hunt....

**Jiro** · 06-07-2012, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockin'robin

Buffalo Bill & Bebonalong are saddling up, getting ready for the hunt....

I'm not quite sure how to react to that. that sounds rather awkwardly inappropriate.

deafbirk · 06-07-2012, 03:10 AM

inappropiate is correct. Indians didn't need. A saddle, they rode bareback

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rockin'robin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 15,320	200 buffalo escape Iowa farm, spotted across five counties in two states "Home on the Range," is the state song of Kansas, but after 200 escaped buffalo made their way across five Iowa counties, the Hawkeye State is singing a similar tune. The Press-Citizen reports that authorities are still attempting to round up some of the escaped buffalo that broke out of pen at the Frick and Joe Buffalo Ranch on Sunday. Since their breakout, the buffalo have been spotted in five counties, even crossing into neighboring Minnesota. Lt. Seth Hofman of the Osceola County sheriff's office tells the paper that the buffalo are "really, really fast." State officials have managed to reclaim most of the wayward buffalo, with about 30 still on the run. The American buffalo, or bison, are far more agile than their appearance would suggest. They can reportedly jump six feet in the air and seven feet vertically. They have been recorded galloping at speeds of up to 64 mph, although they usually travel at maximum speeds closer to 35 mph. Although the bison were pushed to the brink of extinction, they have made something of a comeback in recent years. Their meat has a lower fat content than traditional beef cattle and has become a staple of some restaurants around the U.S., including the "Ted's Montana Grill" chain owned by media mogul and environmentalist Ted Turner. 200 buffalo escape Iowa farm, spotted across five counties in two states \| The Sideshow - Yahoo! News

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rockin'robin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 15,320	A herd of Buffalo on the run makes me think of a very loud freight train...the rumbling and roaring....Also thinking of the Indians who gave chase...(where is Bebonlong?) ....Their food and warmth came from the Buffaloes and they were "sacred"....Seems the Indians only killed what they needed to survive the winters for their people...(I'm not a history buff, tho').

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