Wildlife Encounters
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Photographers demonstrate the wrong way to snap Yellowstone's most famous bears
By Cat Ellis published
A huge group gathered to snap the Obsidian bear family at dangerously close range

"It's your responsibility to move away" – Yellowstone officials issue stern warning after 83-year-old woman gored by bison
By Julia Clarke published
The woman sustained serious injuries in the attack

“This is an unusual and unfortunate situation" – wildlife officials investigate unprovoked attack on child by cow elk
By Julia Clarke published
It's normal for cow elk to be protective of their young, but highly unusual for them to charge from a distance without provocation

Yellowstone tourists get an instant safety lesson after posing kids among elk for photos
By Cat Ellis published
Elk usually prefer to avoid contact with people, but can become aggressive if they or their young are threatened

Colorado tourist learns the hard way that elk don't care how small your dog is – it might still be a wolf
By Cat Ellis published
Taking your dog to see wildlife isn't a good idea, even if you're carrying it

Here's a demonstration of how NOT to photograph bison at Yellowstone, courtesy of two tourists
By Cat Ellis published
Rangers warn visitors that wild animals aren't photo props, but not everyone listens

Hiker tries to snap close-up photos of elk at Grand Canyon National Park – it doesn't go too well
By Cat Ellis published
Elk are fast, powerful, and can be dangerous when threatened

New video of tenacious bear vs trash can shows why you should never store food in your tent
By Julia Clarke published
Videos like this one highlight just how tenacious bears can be when they detect food
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