Yellowstone National Park

Animals Yellowstone has far more to see than just steam. If there were no mud pots, geysers or hot springs the park would still be worth visiting just for the wildlife. This page has just a few of the larger examples.

You don't need to look far to see bison. Yellowstone has them in hundreds and you'll see them beside the road, crossing the road, or even walking along besdie you or in front. Remember that they are wild animals - and powrful ones at that. Treat them with respect and enjoy this unusual sight.

Elk can be seen in large numbers and sometimes in close proximity. Mammoth village (at the north end of the park) has a herd that is well used to visitors (picture: above left). Elk can be seen in large herds in some parts of the park. If you are lucky, you may even see fighting males (picture: above left).

Mule deer (picture: above) wander around singly or in groups and may often be seen close to hot springs.	Pronghorn antelope (picture: above) may be seen in more open areas. (They are more common in nearby Grand Teton National Park)
	This squirrel (picture: left) is one of many smaller animals to be seen in Yellowstone. Everywhere you look there is something to catch your gaze and have you reaching for your camera or binoculars.