Female volunteer holding Trumpeter Swan before release in Montana. This swan is part of the Trumpeter Swan Restoration Project.


When in the grasp of an enemy or predator, the swans play dead.


Size: 3412px × 5127px
Photo credit: © Environmental Stock Images by Streeter Photography / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: Yes

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