Baby Bison in Spring

The American Bison is a massive and ancient species. They are the largest land
animal in all of North America with Bulls weighing over a ton! One glance is all
it takes to be swept away to an ancient time. The species is also commonly
referred to as "Buffalo" however they are not closely related to the species
actually called Buffalo that live in other parts of the world. Bison live to
approx 25 years of age. They have two coats one an inner layer of warm fur and
also a thick "guard" coat on the outside.
The Young Bison Calves are absolutely full of youthful energy and can stand
within 30 minutes and run within a few hours of birth! This is a survival
adaptation as predators like wolves and Bears would make a quick meal of a calf
if they can catch one. Mother Bison protect their young by staying in the herd
and when there is a bull nearby they will help defend the herd from predators.
Watching them as the sun begins to set I noticed they seem to be more active at
dusk and would almost always be running full sprint chasing and playing with other
young calves. They are weaned in a little over 6 months from their birth which
usually occurs between April and June. This film was taken in early spring and
the baby bison still had their orange color fur.
I'm Mark Fraser and for more exciting wildlife adventures visit my website
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[@americanpatriot3667]

Incredible these are my favorite animal

[@eviedoowup4959]

its called bunting, and a calf will do that, in order to stimulate its mother to release her milk

[@TSideWes805]

Cool!! Wish i could go there to see those magnificent animals myself :')

[@haydenb.6006]

What did the Buffalo say to his son when he went to college?
Bison

[@iscaylis]

I love their shoulders, I wonder why they look like that.

[@murphyharrington9115]

Your videos make me so happy!

[@zellerz1216]

bison are magnifacent!

[@thmsdevon43]

I like bison