Ontario family opens its door to escaped bison, who tries to come inside

Thursday, February 19, 2015, 11:25 AM - While it was a friendly home invasion, the Melanson family from Dryden, Ont., are still in shock after an escaped bison from a neighbouring ranch poked its head into their home Tuesday.

The up close photo of the animal was snapped after Sandy Melanson opened the door to get a closer look at the animal, who took it as an invitation to look inside, sending the house cats into a terror frenzy.

"(He) walked up right to the door and he just stood there," Melanson said. "We were petting him and he seemed really friendly, and we knew that he had escaped from the farm."

Melanson added that she hasn't had the opportunity to speak with the farmer, and understands that bison have a knack for escaping, but always return home.

An adult bison can stand over six-feet tall at the shoulder and generally tips the scales at over a ton (907 kilograms). However, despite their massive size, bison are quick on their feet.

So if you plan to open the door for one, be prepared for it to move quickly, but remember it'll never overstay its welcome.

Sources: CBC | Wikipedia
Video courtesy: Val Marie of Saskatchewan