Pair of Bison in Front of the Tetons Photograph

Description

This breathtaking photograph features a pair of bison standing proudly in front of the majestic Teton Range in Grand Teton National Park. The image beautifully captures the strength and grace of these incredible animals, whose thick winter coats help them endure the harsh Wyoming winters. With snow often not melting off their bodies due to their insulating fur, these bison are perfectly adapted to thrive in a place that receives an average of 214” of snow annually.

The American bison, often mistakenly called buffalo, is North America’s largest terrestrial mammal, with males weighing up to a ton and females reaching 900 pounds. Historically, over 60 million bison roamed North America, but their numbers were decimated by the 19th century, leaving fewer than 600 by the century’s end. Today, this resilient species is a powerful symbol of the wild American West.