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Yellowstone National Park
2008 Resource and Issues

In this book, you will find concise information about the park’s history, natural and cultural resources, and issues.

 

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Contents, Preface, Introduction 1-8 and 27-30 Dial-up (249 Kb pdf) Broadband (400 Kb pdf)
Frequently Asked Questions 9-26 Dial-up (196 Kb pdf) Broadband (1.6 MB pdf)
History of the Park 31-46 Dial-up (175 Kb pdf) Broadband (812 Kb pdf)
Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem 47-52 Dial-up (96 Kb pdf) Broadband (266 Kb pdf)
Geology 53-66 Dial-up (165 Kb pdf) Broadband (2.4 MB pdf)
Life in Extreme Heat 67-78 Dial-up (139 Kb pdf) Broadband (708 Kb pdf)
Vegetation 79-86 Dial-up (129 Kb pdf) Broadband (354 Kb pdf)
Fire in Yellowstone 87-102 Dial-up (162 Kb pdf) Broadband (1.5 MB pdf)
Wildlife 103-154 Dial-up (415 Kb pdf) Broadband (1.8 MB pdf)
Park Issues 155-200 Dial-up (372 Kb pdf) Broadband (1.6 MB pdf)


Dog Hooked to Travois for Transporting Goods.  

Did You Know?
Some groups of Shoshone Indians, who adapted to a mountain existence, chose not to acquire the horse. These included the Sheep Eaters, or Tukudika, who used dogs to transport food, hides, and other provisions. The Sheep Eaters lived in many locations in Yellowstone.

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Last Updated: April 01, 2008 at 14:24 EST