Sound Library - Bison

Bison bellowing, Lamar Valley

NPS / Neal Herbert

 

• Bison Rut

  
  

  Male bison "bellow" in order to announce their presence and establish dominance in a herd. During the mating season or "rut," bellowing becomes more prevalent, creating a signature sound of midsummer in Yellowstone.

  Credit / Author:

  NPS/Jennifer Jerrett

  Date created:

  08/07/2014

  Audio Transcript

  [Group of bison bellowing and grunting]

 

• Bison (bellow)

  
  

  It's late summer, and male bison along the Mary Mountain Trail bellow to display their dominance over other bulls.

  Credit / Author:

  NPS/Shan Burson

  Date created:

  09/14/2005

  Audio Transcript

  Sustained Sound

  [bison bellowing and grunting]

 

• Bison (bellow)

  
  

  A longer version of the above clip. In this one, you can hear bison browsing on grasses as well as bellowing.

  Credit / Author:

  NPS/Shan Burson

  Date created:

  09/18/2005

  Audio Transcript

  Sustained Sound

  [bison bellowing and chewing grass]

 

More Information About Bison

• Management: Success & Controversy, A Brief History, Bison Science Publications and Reports
• Biology: Quick Facts
• Media: Yellowstone In Depth - Bison, Bison Flickr Gallery, Sound Library
• Safety: Safe Wildlife Viewing