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Yellowstone Larger mammals

editor — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 05:20:00 +0000

Ruminants are cud-chewing, hoofed mammals with an even number of toes, and four species are common in the central plateaus: mule deer, elk, moose, and bison. Male elk, deer, and moose have antlers and shed them every year, while male and female bison have horns. Mule deer (Odocoileus he-mionus) are much smaller than elk and named for the size and shape of their ears; they are also called blacktail deer. Although their cousin, the white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), is the most numerous big game species in the United States, there are very few whitetails inside the park. Some live just

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Yellowstone Larger mammals

editor — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 12:16:00 +0000

The pronghorn antelope (Antilocapra americana) is the smallest but by far the fleetest horned animal in Yellowstone. There’s no point in chasing one. It can sprint up to 60 or 70 miles per hour (about 100 km/hr) and cruise at 30 to 40 mph (50-60 km/hr). In the world of animals, it’s second only to the cheetah in sprinting speed and may be faster over longer distances. It’s a very shy animal and will run at the slightest provocation. The park herd lives between Mammoth Hot Springs and Cinnabar Mountain northwest of Gardiner. Only about 200 have been counted in

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