Male elk bugling during the fall rut. Large male elk are known as bulls. Male elk have large antlers which are shed each year. Male elk engage in competitive mating behaviors during the rut, including posturing, antler wrestling and bugling, a loud series of screams which is intended to establish dominance over other males and attract females.
Species: Elk, Bison bison, Cervus canadensis
Location: Madison River, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Image ID: 19777
Grizzly bear crosses a road in front of a car. Dozens of coyotes, wolves, bears, elk and bison are killed each year in Yellowstone as they attempt to cross the roads in front of drivers who are not paying attention or speeding.
Species: Grizzly bear, Ursus arctos horribilis
Location: Lamar Valley, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Image ID: 19620