Videos

Vertical Video Series

Check out short videos series like "Explain Yourself" and "Science Stories" published on Glacier National Park's social media channels.

Glacier Science Videos

A new approach to learning about research and resource issues. These short, interactive videos are posted on Glacier National Park's social media channels, and also found on the CCRLC YouTube page.

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  Glacier's Dark Skies

  A clear night sky in Glacier is a magical experience. Viewers can often see the Milky Way, shooting stars, and even planets. This video highlights the dark skies of Glacier National Park and describes the efforts taken to designate the park as an official International Dark Sky Park.

  Duration:

  6 minutes, 15 seconds

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  Glacier's Bats: An Adventure in Bat Research

  This video highlights threats to bat species in Glacier National Park. With the threat of white-nose syndrome looming on the horizon, park biologists are trying to find out what species of bats live in the park and monitor any changes to their populations.

  Duration:

  5 minutes, 50 seconds

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  Waterton-Glacier BioBlitz 2017

  What is a BioBlitz and why are BioBlitzes important to park managers? This video provides the answers to these questions as well as highlights the Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center's recent Waterton-Glacier Mushroom and Butterfly BioBlitzes, held during the summer of 2017.

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 14 seconds

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  Unsure Footing: Glacier's Habituated Mountain Goats

  How are people affecting wildlife behavior in Glacier National Park? Millions of visitors travel the Going-to-the-Sun Road every year, changing behaviors of some wildlife species. This film highlights research on mountain goats at Logan Pass where researchers are looking at various factors to determine why these goats act differently than others throughout the park.

  Duration:

  4 minutes, 50 seconds

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  A Changing Landscape: Glacier's Warming Climate

  Climate change is changing landscapes and creating impacts throughout the world. Glacier National Park is no exception. Around 1850, an estimated 80 glaciers existed within the present boundaries of the park. Based on aerial imagery from 2015 there are about 26 named glaciers remaining. This film explores current research on the park's melting glaciers and how the park's ecosystem is responding to climate change.

  Duration:

  5 minutes, 25 seconds

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  Lords & Ladies: The Harlequin Ducks of Glacier National Park

  Harlequin ducks are a species of concern in Montana. Little is known about where they nest and their habitat requirements for survival. This film highlights a three-year research project that examines the factors influencing harlequin duck reproductive success and survival on Upper McDonald Creek in Glacier National Park.

  Duration:

  7 minutes, 3 seconds