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  • A mother mule deer opens her mouth as if to speak. The shy fawn stays in the background. I didn't expect to see deer in the desert. But this family was right by the campground in Arches National Park.<br />
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Date Taken: 11/6/2013
    Mother Deer
  • A moose mother and calf graze on a snowy morning while the sun struggles to emerge ahead of an approaching storm. I saw this same pair the day before but wasn't able to get any good shots, so I came back the next morning. This time they were a lot closer, and crossed the highway right in front of me. The deep snow hides their true height. When the mother stood up on the road I found myself staring at a creature taller than myself. The calf is a male, which is apparent from the antler stumps above his eyes. Moose will eat up to 60 pounds of food a day, although it's a lot harder for them in the winter. Just before the snow started coming down heavier, I was able to position myself to capture the sunrise glow above their heads. Wildlife is said to be more active during bad weather, and that was certainly true on this morning. Before leaving Grand Teton National Park I had spotted 8 moose, countless elk and bison, and even a lone wolf.
    Moose at Sunrise
  • I found these horses on the side of a random road in Iceland. The mother was very friendly, walking up to the fence so I could pet her. But the young foal was more shy.
    Friendly Icelandic Horse
  • A moose cow and calf share a look while grazing on a snowy morning in Grand Teton National Park.
    Moose In a Snowstorm
  • In the Pryor Mountains of Montana lives a herd of about 120 wild horses. Thought to be descendants of Spanish colonial horses, these mustangs were the first to be federally protected after nearly being removed in the late 1960's. The foal pictured here (named Renegade) was less than 4 weeks old. He is 1 of 5 foals born this year, although 2 didn't make it. This wild horse range is not easy to access. It requires a long 40-mile drive on steep, rough, and rocky dirt roads, where navigation can be tricky. It's not a place to go unprepared. After I couldn't drive any further, I walked the rest of the way since I finally spotted the herd in the distance. I counted a total of 22 horses near the top of Sykes Ridge at 8,000 feet.
    4 Week Old Foal
  • June is a great time of year to see baby bighorn sheep (lambs) at Badlands National Park. They are very agile and it's fun to watch them dash around the steep terrain.
    Big World Little Sheep
  • June is a great time of year to see baby bighorn sheep (lambs) at Badlands National Park. They are very agile and it's fun to watch them dash around the steep terrain.
    Bonding Moment
  • - <a href="http://www.kevin-palmer.com" rel="nofollow">www.kevin-palmer.com</a> - From a distance this swan looked a little fat. When I got closer I noticed the extra pair of legs and realized she was holding a swan chick on her back. They were nearly oblivious to me taking pictures. I walked around to capture the golden early morning light on her face.<br />
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Date Taken: April 15, 2014
    Mother Swan Boat
  • While driving back from a hike I came across a moose calf and mother. The area near Highway 14A in the Bighorn Mountains is one of the best places to see moose, I saw 7 that evening.
    Wading Moose
  • I found these horses on the side of a random road in Iceland. The mother was very friendly, walking up to the fence so I could pet her. But the young foal was more shy.
    Mud on the Ears
  • I stumbled upon this little guy, lying motionless near the top of a mountain at 9,000 feet. There was a large herd of more than 100 elk in the valley below. But I wasn't expecting to find this baby elk bedded down until I nearly stepped on it. As snow melts in the spring elk migrate to higher elevations, where cows typically give birth at the end of May. The calves weigh about 35 lbs and are able to stand up within minutes of being born. They are kept hidden away for their first couple of weeks before later rejoining the herd. It was soon apparent where the mother was, as I heard her barking at me from down below. After I left she came back to retrieve her baby.
    Newborn Elk