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These slightly larger than the Prairie Bison and are well represented in Alberta, BC, Yukon and Alaska. Taken at Elk Island National Park, Alberta.
Bison
Though the terms are often used interchangeably, buffalo and bison are distinct animals. Old World “true” buffalo (Cape buffalo and water buffalo) are native to Africa and Asia. Bison are found in North America and Europe. Both bison and buffalo are in the bovidae family, but the two are not closely related.
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I've used quite a lot of post-processing to bring out the contrast and isolate the subject in this shot taken at RZSS's Highland Wildlife Park near Kincraig.
Having a little fun - the bison (buffalo) look like huge boulders when presented in mono and some artistic sketch.
Happy Slider Sunday!
The idea was inspired by artist Bev Doolittle's - "Calling The Buffalo"
Another image from the morning of May 15th in Custer State Park. I'm alternating between fur and feathers for this series.
Calving had occurred for the bison herd in Custer, and the cows had decided to show off their babies by hanging out near the road. There were well over 100 cows and at least 60 calves very close to the wildlife loop road.
europäischer Bison im Sauerland. Das Winterfell geht dahin.
European bison in Sauerland loosing his winter coat.
A herd of Bison graze in Yellowstone NP - They have to get going early to entertain the crazy tourist later in the day!
(Yellowstone NP)
I've lived in Alaska for 23 years now and have only seen bison three times. The first two times the herd was on the Deltana River at least a half mile away. The third time, five bison came to within 25 yard of us. We were on our way to see family near Tok Alaska when we seen these bison walking in a clearing. Needless to say, we, my wife and I were really excited to see them. We only had a few minutes with them, they turned and went back into the woods, but wow, what an experience.
These bison are part of a herd that was introduced to Alaska back in 1928.
The prairie dogs went on alert when this bison dropped and started to scratch its back rolling on the ground. Not something you want to be near or 'under'.
Capture made in North Dakota.
Winter is harsh in the mountains. Yellowstone Bison are constantly on the move in search of food. Their coats keep them warm in very cold temperatures of around -40F.
A pair of wood bison seen in northern British Columbia. They are noticeably larger than our Plains Bison. Another fine specimen in comments.
Wood bison, the largest animal in the Americas, once roamed throughout present-day Alaska and western Canada. But unregulated hunting in the 1800s nearly wiped them out, and by the middle of the 20th century some thought the animals were extinct. But then, in 1957, a small herd was found in a remote part of Alberta by the crew of a plane flying overhead. Since then, their numbers have rebounded to around 11,000 in Canada, as governmental organizations have helped breed and repatriate them to a few parts of their former range. May they thrive and prosper.
Have a wonderful Spring week!
Up until a year ago, Bison were grazing in this field. Americans like to call them buffalo, but they are only distantly related to the true buffalo.
I am not clear on who has the right of way.
But I think I will let them go first.
Yellowstone National Park
Plains Bison (Bison bison) bull bellowing out its call during the onset of the breeding season in Elk Island National Park east of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
There were a number of bulls calling out on the grasslands but none of them were really out to challenge another bull on the day we visited the park. I believe it was still early in the season and they were just starting to feel the biological urge.
23 July, 2016.
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Bison grazing near West Thumb Geyser Basin. West Thumb Geyser Basin is one of the smallest geyser basins in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
This will be the last photo of the Plains Bison cow taken last week. She looks so docile in this photo, but she was keeping an eye on us as we took her pictures. There was a young female bison laying down behind her, I think she was keeping guard over her.
The bull is up unable to stand the constant biting and buzzing of the bugs any longer. He soon rolled in his dusty wallow again to help fend them off. But this only does so for a short time. Danged bugs.....
Plains Bison (Bison bison) in the aspen woods in Elk Island National Park about 45 minutes east of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
14 November, 2015.
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Bison calf nursing. About a few months after birth, bison calf lose their red fur color, transitioning into their traditional dark brown. Hmmm, I wonder if it is because they are drinking chocolate milk. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA, July 2025
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A young bison stands in the snow in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. Bison are well adapted to the park's harsh winters, developing thick, dense coats that provide insulation against freezing temperatures and strong winds. Even young bison must endure these challenging conditions, often moving through deep snow in search of vegetation beneath the surface. Photographing bison in winter offers an opportunity to capture their rugged appearance and remarkable adaptations to life in Yellowstone's demanding environment.
Interested in photographing wildlife at Yellowstone during the winter? Read my guide to winter wildlife photography at Yellowstone National Park for photography tips, locations, and advice on dealing with winter conditions.
an european bison bull strolls along the edges of Bialowieza NP forest in the search of food, north eastern poland.