Yellowstone National Park is often called the “American Serengeti” due to its incredible density of large mammals. While the park is home to 67 species of mammals and over 300 species of birds, most visitors focus on spotting the unofficial top 12. Here is a look at some of Yellowstone’s most popular wildlife.
- Wolves
Undoubtedly, one of the more popular species now found in Yellowstone Park is the gray wolf (Canis lupus). Many park visitors … Read more - Trumpeter Swans
Trumpeter swans are the largest waterfowl in North America, and easily the biggest flyers in Yellowstone. The wingspan of males (cobs) … Read more - Pronghorn
The Pronghorn is the fastest North American land animal, capable of reaching speeds of up to 60 miles per hour. The … Read more - Moose
While bison and elk are common sights in Yellowstone, the Moose (Alces alces) is the park’s most elusive “giant.” In 2026, … Read more - Grizzly Bear
Seeing a grizzly in Yellowstone is priceless.Getting too close to one is foolish. The Grizzly Bear is a powerful predator, capable … Read more - Elk
The elk is the most abundant of the large mammals of Yellowstone National Park. Oftentimes reaching the size of a large … Read more - Bald Eagle
In Yellowstone National Park, the bald eagle is more than just a national symbol—it is a conservation success story that has … Read more - Mule Deer
Named for their oversized, expressive ears, the Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus) is a staple of the American West and one of … Read more - Coyote
Often overshadowed by their larger cousin, the gray wolf, the coyote (Canis latrans) is one of the most resilient and visible … Read more - Black Bears
In the high-alpine forests of Yellowstone, the American Black Bear (Ursus americanus) is the charismatic, often misunderstood neighbor to the more … Read more - Bison
The Yellowstone bison story covers more than one hundred years of struggle and conflict surrounding one of America’s most majestic animals. … Read more - Bighorn Sheep
While bison and bears get most of the headlines, the Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis) is the undisputed master of Yellowstone’s vertical … Read more