Bison #1
by Jim Hatch
Title
Bison #1
Artist
Jim Hatch
Medium
Photograph - Mixed
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it is a cold and lonely winter in Yellowstone Park and some of these majestic animals do not make it, i will pray for them this year.
"Bison" in Yellowstone Park are perhaps more frequently called "buffalo" by park visitors. The term "buffalo" is sometimes considered to be a misnomer for this animal, as it is only distantly related to either of the two "true buffalo", the Asian water buffalo and the African buffalo. However, "bison" is a Greek word meaning ox-like animal, while "buffalo" originated with the French fur trappers who called these massive beasts bœufs, meaning ox or bullock—so both names, "bison" and "buffalo", have a similar meaning. Though the name "Bison" might be considered to be more scientifically correct, as a result of standard usage the name "buffalo" is also considered correct and is listed in many dictionaries as an acceptable name for American Buffalo or bison. In reference to this animal, the term "buffalo", dates to 1635 in North American usage when the term was first recorded for the American mammal. It thus has a much longer history than the term "bison", which was first recorded in 1774. The American bison is very closely related to the wisent or European bison.
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February 13th, 2017
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Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the contest… YOUR FAVORITE ANIMAL - PHOTOGRAPHY! Fl
Gary F Richards
Outstanding bison composition, lighting, shading, beautiful color and artwork! F/L voted
Gary F Richards
Spectacular animal composition, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! F/L voted for this piece in the contest YOUR BEST ANIMALS WORK
Gary F Richards
Outstanding composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L voted for this piece in the contest WILDLIFE IN NATURE!
Gary F Richards
Spectacular composition, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! F/L …voted for this piece in the contest NEW LOGO WILDLIFE ONE A DAY AUGUST 2021
Tony Lee
To me, whatever its name, it's a huge animal with right-of-way wherever it is!!! Gorgeous scene, and hoping you stay warm and safe during your treks to see such wonderful moments!!! Thanks for sharing, and stay safe!!