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Yellowstone National ParkA bull elk grasses on fall grass.
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Yellowstone National Park
R is for River Otter
A river otter has just come out of the water with a fish on the rocky bank.

 

River Otters swim so fast that they can catch fish underwater. This otter caught a very big trout and now it is settling down to a fine dinner.

 

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Bison in Yellowstone.  

Did You Know?
There are more people hurt by bison than by bears each year in Yellowstone. Park regulations state that visitors must stay at least 25 yards away from bison or elk and 100 yards away from bears.

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Last Updated: July 18, 2007 at 11:40 EST