Thursday, August 2, 2012

Yellowstone Facts

Did you know that 67 different species of mammal live in Yellowstone National Park?
67 species of mammals, including:
  • 7 species of native ungulates
  • 2 species of bears
  • 322 recorded species of birds (148 nesting species)
  • 16 species of fish (5 non-native)
  • 6 species of reptiles
  • 4 species of amphibians
  • 2 threatened species: Canada lynx, grizzly bear
  • 1 endangered species: gray wolf