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Yellowstone National ParkA bull elk grasses on fall grass.
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Yellowstone National Park
V is for Vole
A meadow vole hides by some leaves near the ground.

 

 

The meadow vole is a little rodent that likes to hide in tunnels under the grass. If you ever see a coyote pouncing on something in the grass it might be a meadow vole. 

 

 
Upper Geyser Basin Hydrothermal Features on a Winter Day.  

Did You Know?
Yellowstone contains approximately one-half of the world’s hydrothermal features. There are over 10,000 hydrothermal features, including over 300 geysers, in the park.

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Last Updated: July 10, 2007 at 16:40 EST