Inside Yellowstone - Features & Processes Videos

Wolf Cascade


Topic: Though wolves are only one of the species in the park they are inextricably linked to many other animal and plant species. The trophic cascade of effects caused by their reintroduction is being studied.

2 minute 03 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger Beth Taylor


Lone wolf running through snow.

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Coyote or Wolf?


Topic: What's the difference between a coyote and a wolf? Those of us who love domestic dogs also find these two canids fascinating.

2 minute 14 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger Beth Taylor


Side-by-side photos of coyote and wolf show the differences.

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Yellowstone's Bears


Topic: Want to see bears? Yellowstone's visitors have held a fascination for park bears throughout the history of the Yellowstone.

2 minute 15 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger Beth Taylor


Head portraits of grizzly and blackbear show some of hte differences.

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Bighorn Sheep


Topic: Bighorn Sheep can be seen on some of the cliffs in the park. Their remarkable adaptations allow them to escape predators by running down cliffs that the predators cannot handle. Learn more in this short video.

2 minute 17 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger Beth Taylor


A large bighorn sheep ram runs down a hill.

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River Otter


Topic: River otters can be found in many of Yellowstone's waterways. Learn more about their lifestyle in this short video.

2 minute 08 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger Beth Taylor


Cone geyser shooting a large burst of steam from its vent.

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Beaver


Topic: Beavers are on a comeback. Join us on this video to learn more about our beavers and some possible reasons for their return.

2 minute 58 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger George Heinz


Beaver eating.

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Respect for Wildlife


Topic: Wildlife watching opportunities in Yellowstone are endless. This video provides the information needed to allow visitors to watch wildlife safely and respectfully.

2 minute 08 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger Beth Taylor


Family watches a moose from a safe distance of over 25 yards.

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Uinta Ground Squirrels


Topic: Uinta ground squirrels are sometimes mistaken for prairie dogs. They hibernate for most of the year, coming above ground in the spring and early summer to feed on the temporarily lush vegetation.

2 minute 13 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger George Heinz


One adult and one juvenile ground squirrel stand erect near their hole.

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Mountain Lions


Topic: They are rarely seen, but Yellowstone is the perfect habitat for mountain lions.

 

2 minute 8 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger George Heinz


A mountain lion stands on a rock looking down upon something below.

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Clark's Nutcracker


Topic: This special bird can feed a bear and plant a forest.

 

2 minute 18 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger George Heinz


A Clark's Nutcracker

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Moose


Topic: Dawn and dusk are the best times to see moose. But where should you look?

 

2 minute 14 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger George Heinz


Trumpeter swan sitting on its nest made of reeds.

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Trumpeter Swans


Topic: The beauty of these birds should always be enjoyed from a distance.

 

2 minute 3 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger George Heinz


Trumpeter Swan sitting on its nest made of reeds.

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Animal Tracks in Snow


Topic: Can you look at animal tracks to see the past?

 

2 minute 20 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger George Heinz


Photo of a wolf foot print in shallow snow.

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Hibernation


Topic: Take a closer look at how some animals survive Yellowstone's harsh winters.

 

2 minute 23 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger George Heinz


Grizzly bear walks across a snowy meadow prior to going into hibernation.

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Winter Animal Adaptations


Topic: Yellowstone's wildlife prepares for a long winter season in many ways.

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2 minute 11 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger George Heinz


Four bison stand together in a snowy field.

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Cold Water Fishery


Topic: Yellowstone's cool climate and abundance of water, creates some perfect fish habitat.

 

2 minute 11 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger George Heinz


The Yellowstone River winds through a snow-covered Hayden Valley.

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Winter Wildlife Viewing


Topic: You will need to dress warmly, but winter wildlife watching is spectacular.

 

2 minute 10 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger George Heinz


A wolf, laying in the snow, stares at the camera.

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Winter Wolf Research


Topic: Researchers brave extreme conditions to understand how wolves are impacting Yellowstone.

 

2 minute 33 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger George Heinz


Wildlife Biologist Doug Smith works on an anesthetized wolf laying on a snow bank.

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Bugle of the Elk


Topic: Follow Yellowstone's most abundant large mammal through the seasons.

 

2 minute 15 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger George Heinz


A bull elk with a large rack stands regally in an autumn scene.

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Bonus Features
Related Web Pages:

Yellowstone Wildlife
http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescience/animals.htm

Yellowstone Mammals
http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescience/mammals.htm

Viewing Wildlife in Yellowstone
http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/viewanim.htm

Wildlife Safety Videos
http://www.nps.gov/yell/photosmultimedia/safetyvideos.htm

Birds of Yellowstone
http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescience/birds.htm

Reptiles of Yellowstone
http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescience/reptiles.htm

Amphibians of Yellowstone
http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescience/amphibians.htm

Bear Denning and Hibernation
http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescience/denning.htm

Yellowstone's Bears
http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescience/bears.htm

For Kids - How Animals Spend the Winter
http://www.sciencemadesimple.com/animals.html

Yellowstone's Moose
http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescience/moose.htm

For Kids - Animal Alphabet Book
http://www.nps.gov/archive/yell/kidstuff/Alphabet/index.htm

The Nature Conservancy Moose Page
http://www.nature.org/animals/mammals/animals/moose.html?gclid=CLGvwdmc2YsCFQI2ZQodoS6waw

Yellowstone's Mountain Lions
http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescience/mtlions.htm

Montana's Official State Website - Mountain Lion Page
http://fwp.mt.gov/fieldguide/detail_AMAJH04010.aspx

Mountain Lion Foundation
http://www.mountainlion.org/

Red Rocks National Wildlife Refuge Trumpeter Swan Page
http://www.fws.gov/redrocks/The-Trumpeter-Swan.htm

Yellowstone's Trumpeter Swan Page
http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescience/tumpeterswan.htm

Natural History Museum - Mammals - Adaptations
http://www.nhm.org/mammals/page022.html

Viewing Wildlife in Yellowstone
http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/viewanim.htm

Where to Go to See Mammals in Yellowstone
http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescience/mammalscheck.htm

Yellowstone's Wolves
http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescience/wolves.htm

Yellowstone's Coyotes
http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescience/coyotes.htm

Wolf  Restoration
http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescience/wolfrest.htm

Minimizing the Dangers of a Bear Encounter
http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/bearenc.htm



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