Download or read book Portraits of the Bison written by Wes Olson and published by University of Alberta. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I saw a buffalo today." Our fascination with these magnificent creatures draws thousands every year to wilderness areas to view them in their natural setting. Portraits of the Bison stunningly documents bison society with numerous colour photographs, detailed anatomical illustrations, and engaging description. Wes Olson explores the history, social structure, and life cycle of these intriguing animals, with an emphasis on safety and awareness while observing them. The detailed illustrations and photographs enable age and gender identification from birth to death and explore the differences between the species. This beautiful guide will captivate nature lovers and bison experts as it reveals the story of this wanderer of the plains.