Inside Yellowstone - Features & Processes Videos

American Bison


Topic: Yellowstone is home to the largest herd of free-roaming bison in the world. This is the place to come to see these spectacular animals in the wild.

 

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


Large, lone bull bison stands on a hillside facing the camera.

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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 minutes 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 minutes 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 minutes 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 minutes 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 minutes 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 minutes 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 minutes 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 minutes 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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American Dipper


Topic: This diminutive bird dips into the shallows of Yellowstone streams and rivers to catch insects, fish eggs, and other treats it finds on the bottom.

2 minutes 41 seconds
Presented By:
Park Ranger Kelli English


A small grey bird stands on a rock in a stream with an aquatic insect in its beak.

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Mountain Lions


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

 

2 minutes 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 minutes 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 minutes 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 minutes 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 minutes 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 minutes 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 minutes 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 minutes 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 minutes 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 minutes 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 minutes 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 - Official Park Website
http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescience/animals.htm

Yellowstone Mammalse - Official Park Website
http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescience/mammals.htm

Viewing Wildlife in Yellowstone - Official Park Website
http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/viewanim.htm

Wildlife Safety Videos - Official Park Website
http://www.nps.gov/yell/photosmultimedia/safetyvideos.htm

Birds of Yellowstone - Official Park Website
http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescience/birds.htm

Reptiles of Yellowstone
http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescie - Official Park Websiteence/reptiles.htm

Amphibians of Yellowstone - Official Park Website
http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescience/amphibians.htm

Bear Denning and Hibernation - Official Park Website
http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescience/denning.htm

Yellowstone's Bears - Official Park Website
http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescience/bears.htm

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

Yellowstone's Moose - Official Park Website
http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescience/moose.htm

For Kids - Animal Alphabet Book - Official Park Website
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 - Official Park Website
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 - Official Park Website
http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescience/tumpeterswan.htm

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

Viewing Wildlife in Yellowstonee - Official Park Website
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 - Official Park Website
http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescience/wolves.htm

Yellowstone's Coyotes - Official Park Website
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 - Official Park Website
http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/bearenc.htm

Frequently Asked Questions about Bison - Official Park Website
http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescience/bisonqa.htm

American Bison Page - Wind Cave National Park
http://www.nps.gov/archive/wica/bison.htm

American Bison Page - Northern University
http://www.northern.edu/natsource/MAMMALS/Bison1.htm

American Dipper Page - Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Dipper/id

The Bird that Flies through Water - National Wildlife Magazine article (American Dipper)
http://www.nwf.org/nationalwildlife/article.cfm?issueID=30&articleID=276



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