American Bison (Bison bison)

[Tshokwane]

Wild at Heart Images-Wildlife and Nature Photography:
The Evil Eye......


Always a favorite time of year for me, the bison rut is upon us in Yellowstone. My friend, Steve, likens this spectacle to a barroom brawl, and I can't say I disagree with him. For the next month, bulls will be busy chasing cows and each other as they determine which of them will have the right to breed. During this time of year, bulls are even more aggressive and unpredictable than usual, so please never approach them.

In case you might be wondering, this photo of a very annoyed looking bull (he was eyeballing another bull that was nearby) was taken from the safety of my vehicle with a telephoto lens. There's no way I'd ever think of getting close to this guy. Would you?

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Frosty the Bison....

Yes, that's frost on the head of this big bull bison. Well, it's not exactly frost. Technically, it's frozen fog. It was 28 degrees in Hayden Valley this morning, so the ever-present fog froze on the bison's fur, making him and the rest of the herd look like they were sprinkled with powdered sugar. It's hard to believe it was so chilly that I needed my gloves!! With this afternoon's sweltering heat (94F in Wapiti, WY), I know I'd feel a lot more comfortable if the temps were still hovering around freezing. Winter can't come soon enough!!

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