Tag Archives: wildlife

Yellowstone Bison Herd Measures Estimated 4,800 Animals

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There are roughly 4,800 bison in the Yellowstone National Park herd, according to a survey conducted by park biologists this August.

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Yellowstone Hires Mandarin-Speaking Park Rangers

To bridge the communication gap between Park staff and the ever-increasing number of Chinese visitors, Yellowstone National Park specifically hired three interpretive rangers this summer who speak Mandarin Chinese.

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A Dark Thirty Trip To Yellowstone National Park

Here’s an idea for beating the new god-awful crowds in Yellowstone—get out there early. Super early. Earlier-than-dark-thirty-early.

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Canadian Man Pleads Guilty To Picking Up Bison Calf, Given Six Months Probation

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Shamash Kassam, who picked up a bison calf earlier this year has received six months of unsupervised probation after pleading guilty.

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New Study: Elk, Not Bison, More Likely To Transmit Brucellosis

According to a new study published in the Nature Communcations journal, elk are much more likely to transmit brucellosis than bison.

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Bison Calf Picked Up By Yellowstone Tourists Killed After Herd Rejects It

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Yellowstone National Park has released new information regarding the bison calf picked up by a pair of tourists last week. Unfortunately, the incident did not end well.

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Pair of Yellowstone Tourists “Save” Red Dog from the Cold… By Putting It In Their SUV

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Earlier this week, a pair of Yellowstone tourists were caught with a red dog in their SUV—but not for the reason you would assume.

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Thousands Submit Comments To USFWS About Yellowstone Grizzlies

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Thousands submitted comments to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) regarding the delisting of Yellowstone-area grizzly bears.

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CDC Report: No More Bison Selfies, Please

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If you’re thinking of taking a selfie with your favorite Yellowstone bison, you might want to think twice. For your health.

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Yellowstone Spotlight: Fishing Bridge Visitor Center

Of all the Visitor Centers in Yellowstone National Park, the Fishing Bridge Visitor Center and Museum may seem like the most far-flung.

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