
American Bison Dust-Bathing
Bison (Bison bison) roll in shallow depressions known as "wallows". This behavior is done for grooming in association with shedding, rutting behavior, social behavior, relief from skin irritation due to biting insects, reduction of ectoparasites and thermoregulation. Custer State Park, SD.
Credit
Science Source
/ C.K. Lorenz
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4500 x 3000 pixels
Print Size @ 300 dpi
15 x 10 inches / 38 x 25 cm