Alaska State

Columbus, OH

A-Z-Animals

We’ve all heard of polar bears and grizzly bears, but if you had to guess which one was the more dangerous species, what answer would you give? The truth is, with climates rapidly changing there have been showdowns that pit polar bears vs. grizzly bears, and one of the species has come out on top. […]

Polar Bears vs. Grizzly Bears: Which Would Win in a Fight?

Advnture

Approaching animals from behind is a good way to startle them

Careless couple corner bison in Yellowstone National Park, demonstrating perfectly how not to photograph wildlife

How many black bears live in the United States? Here’s the ultimate guide to bear counts in 2021. Meet the Black Bear The North American black bear (Ursus americanus) is native to North America. It is the smallest of the three North American bear species, which include grizzlies and polar bears. It is typically solid […]

Black Bear Population by State

Two weeks ago, Yellowstone National Park made headlines when a mother grizzly bear was spotted out and about with five cubs in tow — the biggest grizzly bear cub litter ever seen in the park. Grizzly bears in that region of North America typically only have one to three...

Grizzly bear baby boom in Yellowstone triples cub count in national park

Field & Stream

A rare white grizzly bear that became a viral sensation thanks to its habit of frequenting the shoulder of a busy Canadian highway died last week after being hit by a car just hours after her two cubs met a similar fate. Wildlife management staff were repairing the fence along...

Famous White Grizzly Bear and Cubs Killed by Cars Along Canadian Highway

Cougars, pumas, and mountain lions, oh my! Depending on where you live or what you are watching, you may hear America’s big cat called by a number of different names. Are there differences between cougars and mountain lions? Where do they live? Keep reading to find out. Cougar vs. Mountain Lion Mountain lion and cougar […]

Cougar vs Mountain Lion – Is There Even a Difference?

Massive felines and canines share ranges and battle one another all the time. Sometimes the big cat gets the upper hand, and other times groups of canines bring them down. We’ve already shown you what would happen if a mountain lion and coyote fought. Yet, what would happen if the coyote’s larger relative, the wolf, […]

Mountain Lion vs Wolf: Which Forest Predator Is More Fearsome?

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WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

State wildlife officials have now killed a total of 180 brown bears on Southwest Alaska caribou calving grounds in just over a year as part of a contested strategy to restore the renowned Mulchatna herd. Shooting from a helicopter between May 10 and June 5, Alaska Department of Fish and...

State kills over 80 bears in Southwest Alaska in second-year effort to boost caribou

Whiskey Riff

Nature is wild.

These creatures are out here fighting to survive, whether they are hunting or being hunted.

There’s no better place to see this sort of wild stuff than somewhere like Grand Teton National Park. It is home to a very healthy population of grizzly bears and lots of other animals too, like elk.

Grizzly bears are a favorite for people to see, they truly are an amazing animal. They are at the top of the food chain wherever they live, reaching weights of over 800 pounds, and able to consume 20,000 calories in a day.

These beasts get big and need to...

Grand Teton Visitors Mortified As Grizzly Makes Short Work Of Elk Calf

Wyoming State

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

A Wyoming-based guide has captured dramatic footage showing an elk running for its life while being chased by a wolf in Yellowstone National Park. Bo Welden’s footage (posted below) begins with text informing viewers to prepare for an “expected outcome.”. While that’s a vague hint of what’s to...

Watch: Yellowstone elk turns tables on wolf after stirring chase

Colorado State

Pagosa Springs, CO

The Independent

 A family in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, were “alarmed” to discover a “giant” bear hanging out under the deck of their home.Officers from Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) were called to the house last week after the family heard the giant beast “huffing and moaning.” There they found the 400-pound, 10-year-old bear, the agency said in a July 2 release.The bear had been spotted in the area for several years and had “a reputation for getting into non-natural food sources,” so the officers used a tranquilizer dart to sedate the bear and relocate it, CPW said.Once the bear was sedated,...

Grin and bear it: ‘Giant’ bear found under deck of Colorado home

Yellowstone is not a petting zoo. Tourons of Yellowstone (@touronsofyellowstone) is an Instagram account dedicated to posting — and shaming — tourists who go out of their way to break park rules. The account shared yet another photo of moron tourists, nicknamed "tourons," getting dangerously close to wildlife.

Photo of parents posing children next to wildlife at national park sparks upset online: 'Any sense of respect for nature has been peddled away'

Oregon State

American bison once flourished across the United States, from the western tip of New York state to the eastern edges of Oregon. These magnificent creatures, which can weigh up to 2,000 pounds, were vital as a food source for Indigenous peoples and figured heavily in their history, culture, and beliefs. While millions of bison once roamed the plains, colonial efforts to eradicate them were also an attack on Native culture and resistance to U.S. expansion. Today, while more stable, the wild bison population is only about 30,000. One more extra special individual creature was recently added to this number: a rare white bison calf, born in Yellowstone National Park, spotted by Montana-based photographer Erin Braaten. This remarkable sighting is deeply meaningful to Indigenous religions, as white bison calves hold a sacred significance.

Rare White Bison Calf Born at Yellowstone National Park Is a Sacred Symbol

Auburn, CA

1. Diesel the donkey, missing for five years, was miraculously spotted by hunter Max Fennell in a herd of elk. 2. Diesel adapted to his new life in the wild. 3. Despite the Drewry family’s initial heartbreak over Diesel’s disappearance, they have found solace in knowing he is thriving in his new environment and have decided not to bring him back.

Diesel the Donkey Reunites With Owners After Living Among Wild Elk for Five Years

In video captured by a wildlife guide, the wolf is seen giving chase before the tables turn

For once, it's a Yellowstone wolf – not tourist – that regrets its decision to chase elk

Montana State

What a smart creature.

Hard to believe that a wild animal can outsmart people, then again it does happen a lot, especially in Montana.

Montana is home to a ton of wildlife, places like Yellowstone have pristine habitat for all sorts of animals to thrive, while neighboring properties often have plenty of farm land which can be great habitat for many animals too.

Elk are a mainstay in Montana and one of the creatures that folks flock to the area to get the chance to see. They are massive, the second largest member of the deer family, that can reach up to 1,000...

Genius Elk Has No Trouble Getting Across Cattle Guard In Montana

NewSantaAna

The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

InsideEdition

“I was like, ‘Oh my gosh there is a donkey in with [the elk]. This is the weirdest thing,’” Max Finnel, who was hunting in Auburn, California, tells Inside Edition.

Beloved Runaway Donkey Seen Appearing to Be Leading Herd of Elk After Going Missing 5 Years Ago

Boston, MA

Vanishing Georgia

Boston Historic District, National Register of Historic Places.

Pueblo Revival Cottage, 1946, Boston

NewsBreak

National Park Service bans sport hunters from baiting bears

The National Park Service has decided to ban the practice of baiting bears in Alaska in order to hunt them for sport. Wildlife conservation groups applaud...

National Park Service bans sport hunters from baiting bears

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