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Antique Framed Print : Bison - Wyoming, USA - Male in rut - Commonly called buffalo - Males weigh up to 2000 pounds-heaviest land mammal in North America-Nearly went extinct by 1894 due to hunting prompting Congress to pass the National Park Protective Act
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Bison - Wyoming, USA - Male in rut - Commonly called buffalo - Males weigh up to 2000 pounds-heaviest land mammal in North America-Nearly went extinct by 1894 due to hunting prompting Congress to pass the National Park Protective Act
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American Bison / Buffalo - male vocalizing (bellowing) during rut, side view
Wyoming, USA
Bison bison
Males weigh up to 2000 pounds. They are the heaviest land mammal in North America. Mates in the summer-Bull enters the matriarchal herd and displays "flehmen" and "tending behavior" -Flehmen consists of curling the lip back and extending the neck and is thought to enhance the sense of smell- Male "tends" a female by remaining between her and the herd in an attempt to keep the cow isolated - Males threaten and can battle other contenders which can result in butting and horn-locking
John Cancalosi
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21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.7cm x 37.1cm (9.7" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Behold the Mighty Bison - Roaring into Action!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, we witness the awe-inspiring power and grandeur of a male bison during rutting season in Wyoming, USA. Often referred to as buffalo (though technically incorrect), these magnificent creatures can weigh up to a staggering 2000 pounds, making them the heaviest land mammal in North America. Once on the brink of extinction due to relentless hunting, their survival was secured by Congress passing the National Park Protective Act in 1894. And thank goodness for that! Just look at this incredible display of nature's strength and resilience. During mating season, known as rut, male bison engage in various fascinating behaviors. Our protagonist here is captured mid-vocalization or bellowing – an impressive sight indeed! But it doesn't stop there; he also performs "flehmen" curling his lip back and extending his neck to enhance his sense of smell. As if that wasn't enough to impress potential mates, our gallant bull engages in "tending behavior". He enters a matriarchal herd and isolates a female by positioning himself between her and the rest of the group. Talk about dedication! However, being territorial creatures with strong competition for mates, battles between contenders are not uncommon. These clashes can result in intense butting and horn-locking displays. So let this breathtaking image serve as a reminder of both nature's wonders and humanity's role in preserving them. Let us appreciate these majestic beasts from afar through prints like these while ensuring their continued protection for generations to come.
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