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Yellowstone National Park
N is for Northern Flying Squirrels
A northern flying squirrel clings to the side of a tree, deciding where to go next.

 

 

Flying squirrels use the skin flaps between their legs to glide from tree to tree.

 
Fishing Bridge.  

Did You Know?
You cannot fish from Fishing Bridge. Until 1973 this was a very popular fishing location since the bridge crossed the Yellowstone River above a cutthroat trout spawning area. It is now a popular place to observe fish.

Last Updated: July 10, 2007 at 15:26 EST