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Title
Polish Bison
Artist
Mariola Bitner
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Thank you for viewing my artwork! This is a picture of a Polish Bison, in Pszczyna, Poland. This is one of two species of living bison remaining on earth. The other species is the American Bison (or the American Buffalo). European bison, Bison bonasus, were hunted to extinction in the wild, with the last wild animals being shot in the Bialowieza Forest in Eastern Poland. But, they have since been reintroduced from captivity into several countries in Europe, all descendants of the Bialowieza or lowland European bison.
The European bison is the heaviest surviving wild land animal in Europe and the weight can range from 660 to 2000 pounds. This bull weighs over 1300 pounds. The European Bison was first described by Carolus Linnaeus in 1758. While the American and European Bison may look similar, there are many physical differences. The European bison has 14 pairs of ribs, while the American Bison has 15. European bison tend to browse more while American bison tend to graze more. The body of the European bison is less hairy than the American Bison.
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November 22nd, 2012
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Sprague, CT - United States
Amazing photograph and description, Mariola. Thank you for sharing this! F/L
Alameda, CA - United States
Mariola this is amazing!! What a magnificent fellow! Superb capture! L/F
Hamilton, ON - Canada
Wonderful capture Mariola! I really like the position of this bison....as if he just walked into the frame. l/f
Lutherville, MD - United States
Lovely photograph. Fascinating! I didn't know there was a European species of bison. I am glad there is a reintroduction program for these magnificent animals.
Toronto, ON - Canada
Nasze zubry sa najpiekniejsze na swiecie..swietne zdjecie..what a handsome boy! great shot indeed Mariolus...xx f/v
Melbourne - Australia
Wonderful image. I hope that photos will not be the only reminder we have of them. VF
Seattle, Wa - United States
Mariola, This is such a beautiful and funny animal! Just a big giant "blanket of fur" running towards you!!!! FV...
Starachowice, sw - Poland
Cześć Mariola!Żubr-naturszczyk.Piękny( tzn.przystojny,bo to chłop) chociaż,jak widać,niezbyt dba o siebie! V/f
Fort Collins, CO - United States
This is a great shot Mariola! I love that it is so different in setting from the American bison. f/v
Aliso Viejo, CA - United States
Thank you Jessica Grandall for featuring my "Polish Bison" in the group Nature from Around the World!
Rego Park, NY - United States
MARIOLA, THIS IMAGE BRINGS BACK THE OLD DAYS IN THE WEST! I NEVER REALIZED THEY WERE THAT RARE! I'M GLAD THERE ON THERE WAY BACK! THEY ARE TRULY MAJESTIC ANIMALS! I HOPE YOU WERE USING YOUR TELE ON THIS ONE! THEY CAN BE DANGEROUS IF YOU GET TO CLOSE! LES (F/V)
Mariola Bitner replied:
Hi Leslie, thank you very much for your comment! These are such majestic creatures that is an honor to see one in real life! This buck was especially spirited and had a chance to nab this photo and then back away.
Sandy, UT - United States
He is a beauty, Mariola!! Wow. Thank you for educated me on the two remaining species on Earth.!!! I hope they continue to repopulate in Europe. f/v
Aliso Viejo, CA - United States
Thank you Krista May for featuring my "Polish Bison" in the group Your Favorite Art Work!
Aliso Viejo, CA - United States
Thank you Krista May for featuring my "Polish Bison" in the group Collectors Treasures!
Aliso Viejo, CA - United States
Thank you Nadine and Bob Johnston for featuring my "Polish Bison" in the group USA Artist News Limit 1 Daily!
Plymouth, MN - United States
This is wonderful - great capture, beautiful image, so much texture and it feels 3 dimensional - well done! v
Tybee Island, GA - United States
Such mystical, magical animals! May they always be with us!
Mariola Bitner replied:
Thank you so much for your comment Doris! I agree with you completely - they are majestic, magical creatures and thank goodness there are people on earth who want to help bring their numbers back.
Tybee Island, GA - United States
Such mystical, magical animals! May they always be with us!
Mariola Bitner replied:
Thank you so much for your comment Doris! I agree with you completely - they are majestic, magical creatures and thank goodness there are people on earth who want to help bring their numbers back.
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