Tourist Pleads Guilty After Touching Bison Calf, Leading to Euthanization

A tourist pleaded guilty to disturbing wildlife after interfering with a bison calf at Yellowstone National Park
The bison calf had to be euthanized after being rejected by its herd due to human contact
The man was fined $1,000 for his actions and had to make a $500 payment to a wildlife protection fund
Yellowstone National Park requires visitors to stay at least 25 yards from wildlife to prevent dangerous interactions and disturbance
Interactions with wildlife often lead to injury or death of animals and humans and are illegal in national parks