Winter Wildlife
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Frosty Face
The frosty face is a result of the bison moving massive amounts of snow with their large face and head to find the grass below. This guy is pushing the snow into the river.
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Portrait of a bison.
This fella looks pretty healthy and will most likely survive the winter. Many don't.
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Up Close and Personal
This fella was just across the road pushing the snow around with his face looking for lunch.
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This coyote is..fishing??!
Yep, just in the last couple of years, coyotes have been seen in the rivers of Yellowstone fishing for food.
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The waters of the Madison River....
must have been Really cold! Yet this coyote stood in the river for long periods of time, patiently fishing.
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Stalking fish
Yellowstone coyote's paw must be freezing as he watches for fish.
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Bull elk in the Madison River in Yellowstone National Park
From Western Wildlife
Bull elk forging through the Madison River in Yellowstone National Park
From Western Wildlife
Bull elk drinking from the Madison River in Yellowstone National Park
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Shoveling through the shoulder deep snow for a patch of old grass below.
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The deep snow shows the harsh winters these animals face.
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Elk Bull Foraging in the Snowstorm
Elk are commonly found in the Mammoth Hot Springs area.
From Western Wildlife
Braving the Winter Storm
This guy is handsome enough to be Big Man On Campus this spring if he makes it through the winter.
From Western Wildlife
Struggling Through the Snow
From Western Wildlife
Porcupine in Grand Teton National Park
While we were out looking for moose, we spotted this large porcupine almost camouflaged in the branches. He moved about slowly, probably looking for tasty twigs to eat.
Bison Cow in Teton National Park
The winter sun warms the back of this pretty bison cow as she forages for grass buried deep below the surface of the snow.
A Coyote Trots Down the Snowy Road in Yellowstone National Park
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 02, 2020: A coyote trots down the snowy road in Yellowstone National Park.
Impressionistic Coyote in the Snow
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 02, 2020: A coyote pauses a moment as he makes his way through the deep snow.
Coyote Looks Over his Shoulder
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 02, 2020: A coyote stops to look over his shoulder as he makes his way through the deep snow.
Coyote in the Snow
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 02, 2020: A coyote pauses a moment as he makes his way through the deep snow.
A Tender Moment
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 04, 2020: A tender moment between two bison in Yellowstone National Park. Their smokey breath and full cover of snow indicate the conditions of winter in which these animals must survive.
