The Long & Short (Tailed) Of It: Weasels in Winter
Winter in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem poses significant challenges for its year-round residents. Food, especially for herbivores, can be is scarce, and the weather is harsh, with cold, windy, and unpredictable conditions. While it’s easier to see how large mammals like bison can survive these extremes, …
How(l) Do Wolves Survive Yellowstone Winters
Winter casts a cold spell over Yellowstone National Park, transforming the landscape into a breathtaking wonderland of snow and ice. While many animals retreat, hibernate, or enter torpor, one mammal thrives in these frigid conditions: the majestic gray wolf. …
Celebrating 25 Years of Wildlife Expeditions: A Journey Made Possible by Our Guides and Guests
Celebrating 25 Years of Wildlife Expeditions: A Journey Made Possible by Our Guides and Guests
This year, Wildlife Expeditions of Teton Science Schools celebrates a remarkable milestone—25 years of connecting people to the wildlife and wild places of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. …
Fish of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
Beneath the Surface: The Fish of Yellowstone
While Yellowstone National Park is famous for its geysers and wildlife, there’s a fascinating underwater world waiting to be explored. Beneath the surface of Yellowstone’s lakes and rivers, …
Winter Preparations for Moose, Bears, and Elk
As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop in Grand Teton National Park, many species begin their preparations for the harsh winter months ahead. Average winter temps in the park are in the 20’s during the day and close to zero at night, …
Critters in the Park After Dark
Ever wondered what goes on in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem after you tuck into your cabin or tent at night? There is still plenty of activity! Many wildlife species are ‘crepuscular’ meaning they are most active at dawn and dusk – …
How is the mule deer rut different from the elk rut?
The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is a wildlife lover’s paradise, especially during the fall mating season. In our recent blog ‘What is the elk rut and where can I hear bugling?’ we covered the intensity of the elk rut, …
What is the elk rut and where can I hear bugling?
Visiting Grand Teton National Park in September and October provides an incredible opportunity to witness the elk mating season, aka the rut, hear the eerie sound of bugling, and see bull elk with impressive antlers go head to head (literally). …
Our Guide to Yellowstone’s Autumn Transformation
Yellowstone National Park, renowned for its geothermal wonders and diverse wildlife, undergoes a breathtaking transformation each fall. As temperatures cool and daylight hours shorten, the park’s landscape bursts into a kaleidoscope of colors. From vibrant aspens to golden cottonwoods, …
Kevin’s Corner: Blissful Summer Days
If non-human animals can experience bliss, these early July days would be the time it is felt. Wildlife have recovered from their long migrations back to Jackson Hole, hibernators have replenished lost body weight, and many of the hooved animals that spent the winter resisting the cold and snow of our valley, …
