Wildlife - National Park Explorer

Notice the collar and tag in the ear of this wolf? Voyageurs Wolf Project researchers have an extensive research program that tracks and monitors the wolves within the park and surrounding area.

Watching the wolves of Voyageurs National Park

by Heather Bergeson November 13, 2024November 13, 2024

Wolverine photographed in Glacier National Park.

Wolverine populations slowly recover in lower 48, which national parks they call home

by Heather Bergeson November 6, 2024November 6, 2024

Bear 399 stands along side her cub.

Grizzly 399’s life honored at candlelight vigil in Wyoming

by Heather Bergeson November 4, 2024November 4, 2024

Grizzly bear in Yellowstone National Park.

2024 might be the deadliest year for Yellowstone grizzly bears

by WyoFile November 4, 2024November 4, 2024

A park visitor stands on a boardwalk near Old Faithful near an adult bison. Bison are the most dangerous animals for people in Yellowstone National Park.

Bison bluff charges group of ‘tourons’ at Yellowstone

by Heather Bergeson October 29, 2024October 29, 2024

Grizzly 399 with three oof the four cubs she birthed in 2020. 399 was killed by a car Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024.

World-famous grizzly bear killed by vehicle in Wyoming

by Heather Bergeson October 23, 2024October 23, 2024

Yellow-billed Cuckoo on a tamarisk branch.

Rare bird spotted in Petrified Forest after over 40 years

by Heather Bergeson October 17, 2024October 17, 2024

128 Grazer dominated at the river and in the polls this year.

Fan favorite triumphs in Fat Bear Week 2024

by Heather Bergeson October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

32 Chunk is an estimated 1,200-pound-plus bear.

Fat Bear Week Returns: Katmai’s bears prep for winter hibernation

by Heather Bergeson October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

Bear 402 with her litter in 2015.

Fat Bear Week sees delays after fatal bear clash on Brooks River

by Heather Bergeson October 1, 2024