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Yellowstone National ParkA herd of Bison, commonly called Buffalo, graze along a roadside.
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H is for Hare
A Snowshoe Hare hides under a tree in the snow.

 

The fur of the Snowshoe Hare turns white in the winter-time to help them blend in with the snow. That way they are not so easily seen by animals that might want to eat them. 

 

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Lake Trout Illustration  

Did You Know?
Lake trout are an invasive species of fish that is decimating the native cutthroat trout population in Yellowstone Lake.

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