Yellowstone National Park

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Bison walking on boardwalk at Yellowstone National Park
Careless tourists sent running after angry bison hops onto Yellowstone boardwalk

By Cat Ellis Published

A raised tail spells trouble

Wildlife Encounters
Lower Falls in Yellowstone
Do wolf reintroduction programs restore ecosystems? It's not that simple, researchers say

By Julia Clarke Published

A new 20-year study reveals that Yellowstone's ecosystem has not yet returned to its natural state

Nature & Wildlife
Bison charging
Young girl has lucky escape at Yellowstone after bison tosses her several feet in the air

By Cat Ellis Published

The nine-year-old was fortunate not to be seriously injured after her family got too close to the animal at Yellowstone

Wildlife Encounters
Grand Prismatic, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
This is the creative way Yellowstone's Park Rangers clean up graffiti at Grand Prismatic

By Cat Ellis Published

The bacterial mats that give the spring its colors are delicate and easily damaged, requiring creative thinking

National Parks & Monuments
Yellowstone National Park sign
10 big mistakes people make when visiting Yellowstone National Park

By Julia Clarke Published

Visiting Yellowstone is an experience like no other – but don’t make these common mistakes

National Parks & Monuments
Abyss Pool, Yellowstone National Park
A quick guide to hot spring safety in Yellowstone National Park

By Julia Clarke Published

Geyser mishaps in Yellowstone are more deadly than bear and bison attacks – here’s how to stay safe

National Parks & Monuments
yellowstone national park thermals
Man dips fingers in boiling Yellowstone spring to show off – it doesn't go well

By Cat Ellis Published

People have suffered serious injuries and died after accidentally falling into the park's hot springs and pools

National Parks & Monuments
American bison standing in snow
What do Yellowstone's bison do during the winter? Go ice skating, according to this video

By Cat Ellis Published

Tourist numbers plummet during the cold months, so what do the animals get up to?

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Black bear cub in tree
A dozen tourists caught mobbing bear cub for photos at Yellowstone

By Cat Ellis Published

A huge group of visitors gathered around the cub to take pictures, ignoring the risk to themselves and the animal

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Bison crossing road at Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone tourist pets bison's head until passer-by intervenes

By Cat Ellis Published

The National Park Service warns visitors not to "pet the fluffy cows", but some visitors choose not to listen

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