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Calves at play Wisent (Bison bonasus) - two calves at play in the sun, I could have stayed forever standing there watching them... Bison bonasus,European bison or wisent,Fall,Geotagged,Germany,animals,autumn,nature Click/tap to enlarge

Calves at play

Wisent (Bison bonasus) - two calves at play in the sun, I could have stayed forever standing there watching them...

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Like a spring feeling...in october :) Posted 9 years ago
  2. View Barry's profile
    Barry
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    Quick question - were these in the wild or in a park? I have read that the only really wild European Bison in Germany are in Rothaargebirge. Is this where you saw them? I want to travel there to have a look - any tips? Posted 8 years ago

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The European bison or wisent

The European bison is a Eurasian species of bison. It is the heaviest surviving wild land animal in Europe; a typical European bison is about 2.1 to 3.5 m long, not counting a tail of 30 to 60 cm long, and 1.6 to 2 m tall.

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Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates
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Uploaded Nov 9, 2015. Captured Oct 27, 2015 16:04 in K213, 31832 Springe, Germany.
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  • NIKON D50
  • f/5.6
  • 10/5000s
  • ISO800
  • 190mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.