While many visitors to Yellowstone National Park focus on roadside bison and elk, the park is also home to a wide variety of other wildlife, including American badgers, yellow-bellied marmots, and rare birds.

Exploring Yellowstone’s Wildlife

Grizzly 399, also known as the ‘Queen of the Tetons,’ was a famous wild grizzly bear that lived in and around Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming before her tragic death in 2024.

Yellowstone National Park supports a rich community of wildlife, with 67 mammal species, nearly 300 bird species, 16 fish species, 6 reptile species, and 5 amphibian species. The park service has a long list of wildlife, including where, when, and how to see them.

When visiting the park, it’s essential to keep a safe distance from all wildlife, especially females with young, as they can be unpredictable and dangerous. The park service warns that approaching on foot within 100 yards of bears or wolves, or within 25 yards of other wildlife, is prohibited.

Original reporting: K2 Radio (Casper) — read the source article.