Yellowstone National Park

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Bison and calf at Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone tourist receives impressive death stare from bison after getting too close to calves

By Cat Ellis Published

If a wild animal changes its behavior due to your presence, it's a sign you need to move

Wildlife Encounters
Mother bison with calf in field
Man harasses mother bison and calf for photos at Yellowstone National Park, despite warnings from Rangers

By Cat Ellis Published

Approaching animals at US National Parks is illegal, and those found guilty face fines, bans, and even jail time

Wildlife Encounters
Man's hands climbing rock face
Tourist caught clambering onto cliffs over roaring Yellowstone waterfall, to horror of onlookers

By Cat Ellis Published

To make matters worse, the man was wearing regular sneakers on the wet rock

National Parks & Monuments
Bison on road at Yellowstone National Park
Man challenges bison to a fight at Yellowstone National Park – it's a poor decision

By Cat Ellis Published

The individual was later arrested at Glacier National Park after getting into a fight

Wildlife Encounters
Touching scene of Gray Wolf mother with newborn pup
"The two shared a glance that made time stand still" – watch tiny wolf pup bravely come face to face with bull elk

By Julia Clarke Published

Wolf pup season is here and Yellowstone's newest residents are getting to know their mighty neighbours

Wildlife Encounters
Bull bison facing forward
Bison sends hiker sprawling at Yellowstone – but they keep on snapping pictures

By Cat Ellis Published

Vintage footage shows that the problem existed long before smartphones

Wildlife Encounters
Mammoth Hot Springs at Yellowstone National Park
Can you see what's wrong in this video of a hiker at Yellowstone National Park? Look closely...

By Cat Ellis Published

Hint: thermal pools aren't bathrooms

Hiking
Bison in snow at Yellowstone National Park
Bandana-wearing hiker uses bison as photo prop in icy Yellowstone National Park

By Cat Ellis Published

Roads are due to reopen later this month once spring snow-clearing is complete

Wildlife Encounters
Black Sand Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, USA
Shocked Yellowstone guide catches clueless tourist sticking hand in geyser

By Cat Ellis Published

"Most of the time they just tell me to shove it"

National Parks & Monuments
Aerial view of Silex Spring at Yellowstone National Park, USA
Yellowstone National Park responsible for a megaton of carbon emissions each year, according to study

By Julia Clarke Published

The new study reveals the extent and source of the emissions generated by the world's first National Park

National Parks & Monuments
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