
WILD ANIMALS OF YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
A warm, informative companion for anyone wandering the geysers and grasslands of Yellowstone, this guide offers concise, engaging snapshots of the park’s most frequently seen mammals. Written with the casual visitor in mind, it balances essential facts with vivid, hand‑drawn illustrations that bring elk, bison, wolves, and many other creatures to life.
The booklet walks you through each animal’s habits, preferred habitats, and the best times of day to catch a glimpse. It highlights distinctive features that help you tell a pronghorn from a mule deer, and shares tidbits about feeding, migration, and seasonal behavior. Practical tips on where to look—whether near river valleys, thermal basins, or high meadow—make spotting these animals both rewarding and manageable.
Perfect for a quick reference at a park kiosk or a leisurely listen while you trek, the guide deepens appreciation for Yellowstone’s wildlife without overwhelming you with jargon. It invites listeners to observe, identify, and connect with the living heart of the park.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (100K characters)
Series
Yellowstone Interpretive Series Number 1
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2019-08-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known for clear, practical guides to Yellowstone and the Petrified Forest, this mid-century nature writer helped turn park visits into richer learning experiences. His books mix straightforward science with a real sense of wonder about the American landscape.
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by Harold J. Brodrick