Latest wildlife safety news
Are marmots dangerous? Fearsome fiends or furry friends?
By Julia Clarke last updated
Are marmots dangerous? We examine these giant furry alpine rodents and give advice on what to do if you meet one in the backcountry
Woman tries to take selfie with elk at Yellowstone – it doesn't go well
By Cat Ellis published
Getting too close to a wild animal is never a good idea, and turning your back makes things even worse
Men try to take close-up photos of grizzly bear and cub – it doesn't end well
By Cat Ellis published
A grizzly can run at 35mph, so it pays to keep your distance
"I was definitely the idiot" says Utah man gored while trying to pet bison
By Cat Ellis published
"He just rocked me"
Raging elk flattens phone-wielding hiker at Yellowstone National Park
By Cat Ellis published
The animal was likely protecting a calf nearby
Colorado tourist tries holding conversation with huge moose – it goes poorly
By Cat Ellis published
Moose aren't usually aggressive, but they have limits
Yellowstone tourist drives too close to territorial bison – and it's an expensive mistake
By Cat Ellis published
Wave goodbye to that bumper
"Use extreme caution": hikers warned after reports of stalking by pack of wolves
By Julia Clarke published
The pack of nine wolves exhibited stalking behavior towards dogs
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