Bison Swimming After Dominance Battle | Yellowstone National Park Wildlife Stock Photo – 0036820

A rare wildlife moment captured in Yellowstone National Park: a male American bison swimming away from his herd after losing a dominance duel, having been forced into the river during competition for a female. The image conveys motion, consequence, and the raw reality of animal behavior during the rut—an uncommon narrative scene rather than a static wildlife portrait.

Photographed by Katie Dobies Photography, this image is available through Stock Photo Queen with clear, dependable licensing, giving buyers confidence when using emotionally charged wildlife imagery tied to real events and natural behavior. Unlike generic wildlife stock, this photograph carries documented context and authentic storytelling value. The dynamic composition and visible separation from the herd make it especially compelling for editorial storytelling, environmental education, and visual narratives about competition, resilience, and survival in the wild.

🦬 A powerful choice when your project needs authentic Yellowstone wildlife imagery that visually communicates conflict, consequence, and movement—without staging or dramatization.

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