March of the Bison is a photograph by Amy Gerber which was uploaded on August 24th, 2014.
March of the Bison
Bison, symbolic animals of the Great Plains, are often mistakenly called buffaloes. By any name, they are formidable beasts and the heaviest land... more
by Amy Gerber
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March of the Bison
Artist
Amy Gerber
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Photograph - Nature Photography
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Bison, symbolic animals of the Great Plains, are often mistakenly called buffaloes. By any name, they are formidable beasts and the heaviest land animals in North America. They stand 5 to 6.5 feet tall at the shoulder and can weigh over a ton. Despite their size, however, they are quick on their feet, running at speeds of up to 40 miles per hour. Bison once covered the Great Plains and much of North America, and were critically important to Plains Indian societies. During the 10th century, settlers killed some 50 million bison for food, sport, and to deprive Native Americans of their most important natural asset. The once enormous herds were reduced to only a few hundred animals. Today, numbers have rebounded somewhat but most live in preserves or on private ranches.
This small group of bison cows were moving across the snow-covered landscape of Yellowstone. The winter can be difficult but the bison continue to move and use their massive heads to move snow so they can find vegetation to feed on. They are amazingly adapted to life in the harsh winter environment.
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August 24th, 2014
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