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RMA Bison Calf

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Posted by Dave Showalter` on August 21, 2008 at 10:36 PM
RMA Bison Calf
I visited Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR today, in hopes of shooting rut behavior. While the rut has begun and there is some bluffing and flehmen going on; I was amazed to see that yet another calf was born in the last couple of days. This is the 5th calf of the season - over a span of 2 1/2 months. The gestation period is 9 months, so I have heard that it's not uncommon to have an overlap with rut and calving.

This image is the ~ 3 day old calf being nuzzled by his mom.
Posted by Jack Brauer on August 21, 2008 at 10:38 PM
She must be pretty hungry to eat her own baby! :frown:

Great shot Dave, as usual.
Posted by Kalin Wilson on August 22, 2008 at 12:01 AM
Nice, Dave! It would be fun to see these little guys.
Posted by Don Grall on August 22, 2008 at 1:11 AM
Sweet maternal shot!
Posted by Bob Dent on August 22, 2008 at 10:32 AM
Ah, how cute! The look on the little one's face is classic. Nice moment you caught there, Dave!
Posted by Todd Caudle on August 22, 2008 at 1:09 PM
This causes a major spike on the AWWWW meter! Nice shot.
Posted by Don George on August 22, 2008 at 5:49 PM
Great light. Beautiful coat on the cow looks like it was groomed.
Posted by Rick Dunn on August 22, 2008 at 8:22 PM
Yep - wonderful moment expertly captured. Very nice, Dave.
Posted by John Klotz on August 22, 2008 at 10:42 PM
The calf has such a contented look on its face... very nice mood Dave!