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ANIMALS IN THE PARK
More than 70 mammals live in Yellowstone,
and the 8 to the left are the ones most visitors
want to see. The map to the left shows the most
likely places to see the big mammals, but what
you see will vary with the weather, season, and
behavior of the animals. You might see these and
other animals in other places in the park, or you
might not see any at all. Enjoy looking for and
watching wildlife.
BE CAREFUL
Wild animals are dangerous. To protect yourself
and wildlife, follow these guidelines whether you
are alone or in a wildlife jam:
• Park in a turnout and make sure your car is
completely off the road
• Put your vehicle into park and engage your
parking brake
• Stay near your vehicle so you can retreat if the
animal approaches
• Do not stand in the road
• Never surround, crowd, approach, or follow
wildlife
• Don’t block an animal’s line of travel
• Do not run or move suddenly - this may cause
predators to attack
• If other people in the area are putting you in
danger, leave the scene and/or notify a park
ranger
• Do no ever feed wildlife, including birds
QUICK COMPARE: CANIDS
Fox
• Red fur, dark legs
• 9-12 pounds
Coyote
• Tan to gray fur
• 25-35 pounds
Wolf
• Gray, black, or white
• 80-100 pounds
ANIMAL CHECKLIST
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Badger
Beaver
Bison
Bighorn Sheep
Black Bear
Bobcat
Chipmunk,
Least
Chipmunk,
Yellow Pine
Cougar
Coyote
Deer, Mule
Deer,
White-tailed
Elk
Fisher
Fox
Gray Wolf
Grizzly Bear
Lynx
Raccoon
Marten
Mink
Moose
Mountain Goat
Pika
Pronghorn
River Otter
Snowshoe Hare
Striped Skunk
Squirrel,
Uinta Ground
Weasel,
Long-tailed
Weasel,
Short-tailed
Yellow-bellied Marmot
QUICK COMPARE: BEARS
Black Bear
• No shoulder hump
• Rump higher than shoulder
Grizzly Bear
• Shoulder hump
• Rump lower than shoulder
BE SAFE - AND LEGAL
Stay at least 100 yards (91 m) away from bears
and wolves.
Stay at least 25 yards (23 m) away from
all
other
animals - including bison, elk, bighorn sheep,
deer, moose, and coyotes.
Animals In Yellowstone