Bison rut in Yellowstone | Wild West – America’s Great Frontier
During the rut, bison bulls in Yellowstone battle one another for access to receptive females. Bulls sometimes die from the injuries they sustain during these violent clashes.
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- Clip length: 1'16''
- Broadcast year: 2016
Curriculum Connection
- Biology
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Licence: ERA Licence required
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Two
- Programme: Wild West - America's Great Frontier
- Episode: The High Country
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