American Bison (Bison bison)

[Tshokwane]

Credits to Wild at Heart.

Frigid.....


The bison of the North Fork are a tough bunch. Each year, they leave Yellowstone and take the long journey over Sylvan Pass to winter along the Shoshone River. They then return to the park in late spring just in time for the summer rut. Last year, winter weather along the North Fork was brutal, with record snowfall and frigid temperatures lasting for months, making survival difficult for all the wildlife. This year, the weather has been more moderate, except for the last few weeks when sub-zero temperatures and blowing snow finally reached the area. This bull was photographed during one of our coldest days in late December, but he wasn't fazed. With his thick winter coat, I believe he barely felt the chill. 

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