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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.

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By NPT Staff - June 11th, 2025

Mammoth Cave’s Unique Wildlife

Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky is home to a wide variety of wildlife, both above and below ground. Most commonly-seen above ground are squirrels, and deer. Rarer sights include coyotes, black bears, and bats. Below ground live some 160 species ranging from cave crickets to pale, eyeless fish, to translucent crayfish, to salamanders.

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By Rebecca Latson - June 11th, 2025

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Embarks On Cutting-Edge Hellbender Study

Scientists this month are kicking off a two-year project in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to find out where hellbenders live and how healthy those populations are.

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By Holly Kays - June 4th, 2025

Cape Lookout National Seashore Announces Wild Horse Tour Schedule

Cape Lookout National Seashore has released dates for summer tours to see the Shackleford Banks horses.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - June 4th, 2025

Amid Damage From Helene, Hellbenders May Get Endangered Species Listing

The fight to save the hellbender illustrates the role national parks can play in saving species like this one from extinction.

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By Holly Kays - May 30th, 2025

Where To See The Sea Turtles This Summer

Summer is sea turtle nesting season along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, and national parks are a great place to catch a glimpse of these iconic sea creatures.

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By Jan Wesner Childs - May 29th, 2025

Goodbye Bullfrogs, Hello Turtles At Yosemite National Park

A cacophony of croaking bullfrogs under a dark night sky might seem like one of nature's sweetest sounds, unless you're a turtle in Yosemite National Park.

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By Jan Wesner Childs - May 25th, 2025

Dumpster-Diving Yellowstone Grizzly Put Down

A 400-pound grizzly who overcame 800-pound bear-resistant dumpsters by flipping them was put down in Yellowstone National Park because of its determination to obtain human foods.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - May 15th, 2025

Two Young Grizzlies Apparently Killed By Adult At Grand Teton National Park

Two young grizzly bears have been founded dead in Grand Teton National Park, the apparent victims of another grizzly.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - May 14th, 2025

Florida Man Gored By Bison In Yellowstone National Park

A Florida man received minor injuries when he was gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - May 7th, 2025

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