Wolf’s Death In Rocky Mountain National Park Attributed To Mountain Lion
A gray wolf found dead in Rocky Mountain National Park in April died from injuries attributed to a mountain lion.
- By Compiled from NPS releases. - July 23rd, 2025
Wildlife
Can Grizzly Bears Survive Without The Endangered Species Act?
Decades of work to divert grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem from a path toward extinction could be jeopardized in the U.S. House of Representatives, where the iconic bruins will test efforts to weaken the Endangered Species Act.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 20th, 2025
Bear Put Down After Defeating Food Storage System In Yellowstone National Park
Staff in Yellowstone National Park recently put down an adult female black bear who climbed a pole to reach campers' stored food.
California Red-Legged Frogs Get A Boost At Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Hundreds of California red-legged tadpoles were released in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
Microplastics Widespread In Appalachian Fish, New Study Finds
A new study from West Virginia University adds to the growing catalog of evidence that microplastics are everywhere on Earth, including the water, air, and wildlife in national parks.
- By Jan Childs - July 5th, 2025
Humpback Whale Injured By Vessel Strike In Glacier Bay National Park And Preserve
Officials at Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve are asking the public for help gathering information on an incident that severely injured a humpback whale.
- By Compiled from NPS releases - July 3rd, 2025
In Yellowstone, Even Animals Sometimes Make Mistakes
The recent death of a bison at Grand Prismatic Spring is an emphatic example of the danger posed by thermal areas in Yellowstone National Park. But there are some common misconceptions about what makes the hot springs so dangerous.
- By Yellowstone Volcano Observatory - July 1st, 2025
White-Nose Syndrome Confirmed In More Bats At Rocky Mountain National Park
White-nose syndrome is devastating bats in several national parks.
- By NPT Staff - June 30th, 2025
Grand Teton Sign Experiment Tapped Into Drivers' Emotions
A sign experiment at Grand Teton National Park aims to help keep bears safe by tapping into visitors' emotions - and their zest for viewing wildlife.
- By Jan Wesner Childs - June 18th, 2025
Bear Euthanized After Seeking Food From Humans In Glacier National Park
A 4-year-old female black bear in Glacier National Park had to be euthanized, and another bear and her cub could face a similar fate, due to exposure to human food.
- By NPT Staff - June 11th, 2025
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