A 1894 photo of Yellowstone soldiers posing with bison killed by a poacher led to national public outcry and spurred Congress to give the Army the power to prosecute those who killed wildlife within the park.
They call it the American Serengeti for a reason. See the nation’s most amazing wildlife here.
Stay at least 100 yards away from bears and wolves and at least 25 yards away from other large mammals like bison, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, moose and coyotes.
See wildlife on your way to or from the park.
Wildlife is abundant throughout these two national parks. Go wildlife watching in their natural habitat in the areas they frequent most.
See them at Mammoth Hot Springs and Lamar Valley inside Yellowstone and at the gateway town of Gardiner, Montana.
What do I do if bison are blocking the road? Is it safe to drive into the herd?
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Wildlife Expeditions shares five wildlife watching tips to take your experience from ordinary to immersive.
If capturing a glimpse of wobbling baby elk and furry baby black bears is on your bucket list, plan to head to Yellowstone National Park between April and June.
These bison stem from an original population of 25 that survived mass killings. Yet, for the past 17 years, they have been sent to the slaughterhouse.
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After 234 years, it’s time for another animal to join the American eagle as a national symbol. President Obama signed the bill making the bison the official national mammal in May 2016.
