Wildlife

Catch wildlife-viewing fever in Yellowstone? You can see magnificent animals far beyond the park’s boundaries in Wyoming, Idaho or Montana.

The history of wolves in Yellowstone - what has happened to the environment when they were eradicated and when they were returned Jan 12, 1995.

Wild horses roam the desert south of Yellowstone. Prior Mountain wild horses run near Billings, Montana & descendants of Buffalo Bill's horses are east of Cody.

A flood of science is emerging from research focused on the impact that wolves have on a host of other species, especially elk and coyotes.

Keep your eye out for these charismatic small animals. Though they may be smaller in size than elk, moose, bison and bears, they have just as much star quality.

Finding wildlife in Yellowstone requires patience and a willingness to brave the elements and early morning hours. Here are some pro tips.

If you’re looking to get a close-up look at America’s national symbol, Yellowstone National Park is a great place to do it. Bald eagles are often spotted soaring through the skies, especially around lakes and rivers.

When do the Yellowstone bears hibernate and when do they wake and come out of their dens? See photos and watch a video.

A charging grizzly bear is NOT the same thing as a mugger on a street corner, or even a charging pit bull. Get a bear spray deterrent that's up to the job.

During the winter season, buffalo head to lower ground in the North area of Yellowstone. Watch the video below to see how bison shovel snow with their heads to reveal grass underneath.

Many overlook the Coyote, as Yellowstone's "lesser dogs of winter," but they are beautiful creatures, who are more than worthy of a few photographs.

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.

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.

All kinds of animals—including wolves, elk, deer, mountain goats, bears and bison—roam throughout this outdoor playground, which you can see from your own car.

Back in the early 1960s, my family took that quintissential American vacation to Yellowstone National Park. It was a memorable adventure and quite different from Saturday morning cartoon fare of Yogi, Boo-boo and Mr. Ranger at Jellystone Park.

The beautiful trumpeter swans are the largest North American waterfowl and the world’s heaviest flying birds. Great birding abounds in Wyoming, Utah, Montana, and Idaho

Contrary to what some wolf opponents claim, ecology expert says gray wolves in Yellowstone will not wipe out prey, such as elk and deer

How wolves in Yellowstone have impacted their environment is an evolving story. What's happened regarding ungulate populations, hunter harvest, domestic livestock, and land use.

Complete your vacation to Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks by visiting the not-for-profit Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone, Montana. Observe live bears and wolves in naturalistic habitats.

Visit Yellowstone National Park in autumn to experience the unforgettable call of the bull elk in the mating season.

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.

Although both black bears and grizzlies have a fearsome reputation for scratching or mauling people to death, attacks rarely occur, and deaths are even chancer.

There are roughly 104 wolves grouped into 11 different packs inside Yellowstone, but the number has constantly fluctuated in recent times.

Our city slicker impulses may be to beep the horn if one bison decides to hold everyone up. Here's what you should do.

About 800 moose inhabit the southern part of Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park and surrounding national forests.

Wolves mean fewer elk and fewer elk hunters. That costs $$. But wolves also bring in the lookers who want to learn about these predators and that brings $$.

Recently, my family embarked on a 1-day private tour with the Yellowstone Association Institute. Read about our adventure.

You can see wild sheep year-round at Whiskey Basin. Visit the National Bighorn Sheep Center in Dubois, located near Yellowstone Park South Entrance.

Take a sleigh ride and see more than 5,000 elk when they migrate to this lower elevation during the winter near Grand Teton National Park.

Today, it would be unheard of for people to intentionally feed bears but in the early 1900s it was common practice.