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New stamp honors Yellowstone’s iconic bison

A new USPS stamp will feature a Yellowstone bison photo by Tom Murphy, set for release later in 2026.
The image was captured in Hayden Valley during Yellowstone’s breeding season, highlighting the park’s national mammal.
Murphy views the bison as emblematic of the American West and a survivor species after near-extinction.
The photographer notes climate-driven fires and habitat changes are impacting wildlife in Yellowstone.
Murphy remains hopeful the stamp will inspire people to care for the planet for years to come.
The article traces Murphy’s career photographing wildlife around the world and his Yellowstone connections.
Murphy describes the humility and silence of nature as useful to his work.
The stamp release coincides with ongoing conservation narratives around bison recovery.
The piece situates Yellowstone’s wildlife photography within broader ecological change.

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