Wolf Kill
Ungulates, like elk and deer, tend to head to water when they are being chased or if they are wounded. This elk skull, the heaviest part of the body when adorned with antlers, was the only thing not washed down stream after the spring run-offs in Grayling Creek. Probably meeting his demise by the crafty wolves, who were the last remaining keystone species hunted to extinction in Yellowstone, to be re-introduced back in 1995. A view of “The Crags” can be seen in the background.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
September 2009
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Ann Rodriquez
Very cool find! I love the tones of this picture, too. Awesome!
Christopher Ba... replied
Thanks Ann. It was really something to stumble upon for sure. A great find.
Matt Hansen
That’s a gorgeous scene. The bleached antlers really stand out. Beautiful composition
Christopher Ba... replied
Thanks a lot Matt. A once in a lifetime find in a great location. Sometimes you can’t even plan something like that out, even if you wanted to!