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A Junction Butte yearling.
Lamar Valley, Yellowstone, Wyo. June 2020
A yearling Bison calf defends its deceased mother from a Junction Butte wolf. See more of this event in the "Image Series" section.
A grey wolf avoiding a potential deadly blow from the mothers large swinging head.
Close up of the previous photo.
After nearly five minutes the attack is over. Miraculously the calf survives and is sticking close to mothers side. The wolves acknowledge our presence as they leave the scene.
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