Wildlife

Wildlife in Yellowstone National Park is truly a spectacular sight.While you will see many, do not expect to see them all, especially not with just one visit.  Among the various species in the park there are  Wolves, Coyotes,Bison, Bears,Bobcats, Mountain Lions, Lynx, Bobcats, Deer, Elk, Moose, Antelope, Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goats, Eagles, Ravens, and many species of small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and birds.  


The wildlife is my favorite aspect of the park.  I love them  all.  

Ravens at the Lower General Store at Old Faithful

Most frequently seen are the Ravens.  They are astoundingly intelligent, and often underestimated. They get into garages,  foot left out, and even unopened packs.  Most people call them pests, but they are fantastic, and full of personality.  Even better, is that they know how to unzip zippers, and unsnap packs,  so never leave your belongings unattended, even in the more highly populated areas.

This little guy frequented the grassy areas by the dorm I lived in (Pictured)

The second creature that i saw most frequently were the bison.  They are large, majestic creatures. Mistakenly, people often see them as overgrown version of cows, dumb and near harmless.   One of the first days I arrived a tourist went up to one of these beauties, and in attempt to get a better picture, tried to reposition it.  He ended up being hurled 20+ feet into the air, and obtained many broken bones.  I hold no sympathy for him.     The first and foremost rule of being in these wilds, is know your surroundings, respect them, know what you might run into, and be prepared. 

While I saw many deer and elk,  the last I would like to mention are the Coyotes.  They are plentiful and clever.  Being scavengers, they are often seen near the bigger areas of human activity. But like anything else, they should be respected and left alone.






Unfortunately I didn't have the opportunity to view many other creatures in their natural habitat. I wish everyone else the best of luck.  Just keep in mind to be mindful and aware of your surroundings in order to safely take advantage of all the beauty the park has to offer.  

And if you are like me, and have the misfortune of not being able to see a wolf, or a bear in the wilds; you can always visit the Grizzly and Wolf discovery center in West Yellowstone.

Have a wonderful night!