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Yellowstone National Park in the winter
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Winter wildlife in the parks: Animals that hibernate to survive

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson November 15, 2024November 15, 2024

Animals in the national parks have many different strategies to survive the winter. Some migrate to warmer weather, others adapt with thicker or camouflage winter coats, and still others go into a period of winter dormancy with temperatures and food sources are low.  While some animals are easier to spot in the winter months as […]

Grizzy Bear in a meadow.
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National Parks warn visitors to #BeBearAware as bears prep for hibernation

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson September 19, 2024September 19, 2024

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