Yellowstone

 Yellowstone ....

                                                       

Basically im a person who love to do stone craft project and last from ten years i involved too much in stone , its because my small business unit is about stone material. We sell raw material, flooring material ,  handicraft product ,  painting and DIY work with stone. So when i heard this name " Yellowstone", on wild life channel, my first thought is that are showing something about yellow color stone. Because here in India, we too have many stone types which are in series of yellow stone. 

But i was wrong...its a place. Yes .

Yellowstone National Park, the first national park in the United States and one of the most famous protected areas in the world, has much to recommend it. Many go for the geothermal features, the scenic vistas and the great hikes.

It’s a big park. Standing on a boardwalk, the idea of spotting a wolf feels unrealistic. For me its more unrealistic because im sitting here in India and that too in summer climate .

For me, as great as those features are, Yellowstone will always be a place to view large wildlife. You can spot great herds of bison, grizzly bears rooting for ground squirrels, otters swimming after cutthroat trout, and bighorn sheep scampering up cliff faces.

Though i have no plan to visit Yellowstone in these days , but still after i watch the series on television number of time, so some animal latterly give me goosebumps with their lifestyle. That how they are able to survive with all those difficulty. So not today but definitely someday , i would be there to greet them all. Lol

But write now im ready with some interesting facts about animal from Yellowstone. (all thanks to internet and specially those people who write amazing post of there amazing experience .) 

At 3,472 square miles, Yellowstone National Park is an enormous reserve full of diverse terrain, stunning views, pristine natural beauty, and a lot of wildlife. Hundreds of different species call Yellowstone home. In fact, 67 different species of mammals alone live here, making it the largest concentration of mammals in the lower 48 states. With such a wide variety of animals throughout the park, people are often eager to learn more about them—particularly the weird and wonderful facts that make wildlife so interesting! That’s why im happy to be sharing my favorite Yellowstone wildlife facts with you today. Whether you’re planning an upcoming trip to the park and want to know more, or you’re simply looking to impress your friends with your animal knowledge, these wildlife facts are sure to have you looking at Yellowstone wildlife in a whole new light.

Grizzly bears 

                                                      

Grizzly bears are big—really big. Males can grow to be as large as 700 pounds. With all that weight, you’d think they’d be slow-moving animals.

The truth is that grizzly bears can reach top speeds of up to 40 mph. That is faster than your average rabbit, white-tailed deer, and housecat. If you’ve seen a cat run around your house, you know they can be pretty quick. Now imagine adding nearly 700 pounds to their size and you’ll start to get a sense of how impressive a grizzly’s speed can be. These agile animals are also quite adept at swimming, and in the spring can commonly be observed emerging from hibernation.

Bison 

Bison are synonymous with Yellowstone National Park, and it’s easy to understand why. After all, they’ve lived here for thousands of years. Today, Yellowstone National Park is home to the only continuously free-ranging bison population in the lower 48 states. That said, there was a time when Yellowstone’s bison were pushed to the brink of extinction. In fact, in 1902, only about two dozen bison lived in the park. Through careful conservation efforts, bison are once again flourishing in Yellowstone, with an estimated nearly 5,000 living in the park as of August 2017.

                                                   

Bison are known for sticking together

Social animals by nature, bison often form herds directed by older females. These herds are well known for keeping bison safe from predators, as they work to protect and defend themselves as a group. Of course, it probably doesn’t hurt that bison are the largest land-dwelling mammal in North America. If a wolf or grizzly bear comes upon a herd of bison, they may take one look at their intimidating size and turn the other way in search of elk or another potential meal that’s easier to catch. We can’t say we blame them.

Wolves in Yellowstone

                                                          

It might be hard to believe, but for much of the 20th century, wolves were scarce in Yellowstone. In fact, by the mid-1900s, intensive surveys found no evidence of wolves living in the park. This all changed in 1995 when 31 gray wolves were relocated to Yellowstone from Canada. This reintroduction proved to be a great success, and as of 2015, it was estimated that 528 wolves resided in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, with more than 100 wolves living within the park itself. In addition, researchers have identified 11 distinct packs in the area. Not bad for an animal that was practically non-existent just over 20 years ago!

Bighorn sheep - Yellowstone

                                            

In Yellowstone, bighorn sheep occupy rough, tall country where they have good escape routes from predators. According to the Park Service, there are fewer than 500 bighorn sheep in all of the park, with about 250 in the northern range. Early reports of large numbers of bighorn sheep in Yellowstone have led to speculation they were more numerous before the park was established.

Elk

                                          

Elk are the most abundant large mammal found in Yellowstone and are an important species within the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Yellowstone provides summer range for an estimated 10,000–20,000 elk (Cervus canadensis) from six to seven herds, most of which winter at lower elevations outside the park.

Female elk weigh up to 500 pounds, while massive bulls can reach a weight of 700 pounds. An elk’s coat ranges from tan in the summer to dark brown in the winter. Their coloration becomes darker around their legs, stomach, head and the shaggy mane that extends from their neck to their chest. Elk have a sandy-colored rump and a short tail. They have a stocky body and long, slender legs and can be 5 feet high at the shoulder and 5 to almost 9 feet in length from nose to tail.

Only males have antlers, which they shed in March or April. The new ones begin growing soon after the old ones drop and will weigh as much as 30 pounds per pair! The space between the tips of the antlers can be as wide as 6 feet. When males fight, they don’t stab with the antlers; instead they lock them together and wrestle, with the stronger male winning the battle. These battles rarely result in serious injuries.

Moose

                                                                

Yellowstone moose are the smallest of four subspecies of moose (Alces alces shirasi) in North America. Found in forested areas and willow flats from southeastern British Columbia to southern Colorado, they are better adapted to survival in deep snow than other ungulates in Greater Yellowstone. Except during the rut, moose are usually found alone or in small family groups. This behavior, and their use of habitat where they are often well concealed, impedes accurate estimates of population size and distribution.

Canada lynx

                                                   

Lynxes are slightly larger than bobcats and generally don’t show spots on their coats. They are also recognizable by their huge feet, which act as snowshoes when chasing prey across snowy terrain, and their “muttonchop” ruff on their cheeks and chin.

A lynx’s tail is even shorter than a bobcat’s, and generally has a black tip. They also have hind legs that are noticeably longer than their front legs, making their back slope forward.

Five different types of snakes live in Yellowstone

While Yellowstone is predominantly known for its bison, bears, and wolves, many other animals call the park home, including snakes. To date, five different species of reptiles have been identified in Yellowstone National Park but only one is dangerously venomous. These include:

• The bullsnake

• The prairie rattlesnake

• The rubber boa

• The common garter snake

• The terrestrial garter snake

Now, if snakes give you the shivers, you’re not alone. But you’ll be happy to know that of these slithering residents of Yellowstone, only one—the prairie rattlesnake—is dangerously venomous. And furthermore, there have only been two reported prairie rattlesnake bites in the nearly 150-year history of the park.

Yellowstone is home to North America’s largest wild waterfowl

Over the years, 285 species of birds have been documented in Yellowstone, with approximately 150 regularly nesting in the park. Amongst these frequent visitors are trumpeter swans, which are known for their unique, brassy call, elongated necks, and impressive wingspan (sometimes exceeding eight feet!). Trumpeter swans also hold the distinction of being the largest wild waterfowl in North America, with males weighing an average of 26 pounds and females an average of 22 pounds. Their size also makes them one of the heaviest flying birds in the entire world and an awe-inspiring sight to see take flight. Unfortunately, trumpeter swans are very sensitive to human disturbances. To ensure they have the privacy they require, access to known swan territories and nesting areas is restricted within Yellowstone. So if you see one on your travels, consider yourself lucky, and make sure you give it plenty of space to feel safe and secure.

Discover the weird and wonderful wildlife of Yellowstone for yourself

With so many unique and exciting animals in Yellowstone National Park, there’s plenty waiting here for you to discover. Start planning your visit to America’s first national park today and get ready for a wildlife adventure like no other on Earth.