Undoubtedly, one of the more popular species now found in Yellowstone Park is the gray wolf (Canis lupus). Many park…
Category: Wildlife
Trumpeter Swans
Trumpeter swans are the largest waterfowl in North America, and easily the biggest flyers in Yellowstone. The wingspan of males…
Pronghorn
The Pronghorn is the fastest North American land animal, capable of reaching speeds of up to 60 miles per hour….
Moose
Some visitors will have the opportunity to view a wild moose. The moose (Alces alces) is the largest member of…
Grizzly Bear
Seeing a grizzly in Yellowstone is priceless.Getting too close to one is foolish. The Grizzly Bear is a powerful predator,…
Elk
The elk is the most abundant of the large mammals of Yellowstone National Park. Oftentimes reaching the size of a…
Bald Eagle
Bald eagles are one of two species of eagle in Yellowstone, the other is the golden eagle. They are raptors…
Mule Deer
Mule deer, also known as black-tail deer, are ideally suited to the rugged slopes of the Rocky Mountains. A large…
Coyote
Having survived the same extermination campaigns that eliminated wolves from the park between 1910 and 1930, coyotes have by default…
Black Bears
Black Bears are the most numerous member of the bear family in North America, and are found from the Pacific…
Bison
The Yellowstone bison story covers more than one hundred years of struggle and conflict surrounding one of America’s most majestic…
Bighorn Sheep
Although Bighorn sheep prefer the grasses and sedges found in open meadows, they find safety on rocky ledges and rugged…