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Some buffalo, off to the side of the road. The sight of these animals
by a roadside, blocks traffic for miles. The raised tails of two of the
massive bulls are an indication that these animals are in a state of agitation.
This almost certainly results from the close proximity, and commotion, of
hordes of tourists. |
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the same group of buffalo, ambling down a path which takes them
a bit farther from the road. |
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Buffalo on both sides of the road. These animals are dangerous,
and many tourists are hurt every year, by approaching them too closely. |
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It's pretty obvious who is in charge here. |
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Where the buffalo roam. Away from the road, and towards the forest. |
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A moose. This picture gives no indication of the size of this animal.
This was my first encounter with a moose, outside of a zoo. It was also
the only time I was to see one while in Yellowstone. |
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Head down, and mouth busy. Moose generally graze in swamps, and
are not as happy being grass eaters, as their sometime companions,
the buffalo. |
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A closer view of the lean, mean, grass munching machine. |
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A turn of the head, in search of better browse. |
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A head on view, showing the magnificent antlers. These are shed
every year, and the male moose must grow a new set in time for the rut. |
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A massive head turns to scrutinize me, with a large brown eye. |
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Some more of the shaggy buffalo, grazing away, and trying to ignore
the equally large herds of people who stop to gawk at them. |
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Not exactly a large, wild, or exotic animal, this magpie seemed
to be asking to have it's photo taken. |