Rocky Mountain West wildlife: How to safely see bear, moose, bison and other Yellowstone species
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In an interview with Fox News Digital, Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures founder Taylor Phillips shared expert insights on wildlife in the Rocky Mountain west.
Park goers are bound to view some amazing animals during their trips, though it’s always smart to know what to expect before encountering native species. "The best protocol would be to give all bears plenty of space." Grizzly Bear 399 is spotted with her cubs in Wyoming on July 17, 2020. (Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures) Grizzly 399 rounds up her four bear cubs. (Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures) "Moose that are agitated will charge individuals, vehicles, etc." Phillips said there’s "no better place" to enjoy the social nature of wolves than in the Yellowstone ecosystem, since they were reintroduced in the mid '90s. Three bison calf romp and play in the Wyoming brush. (Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures) A bird sits atop a mature bison surrounded by mountainous Wyoming landscape. (Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures) A bison calf stands in front of a barn in Wyoming. (Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures) Mountain lions in the mountains of Montana. (Dennis Fast/VWPics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Mountain lions in the mountains of Montana. (Dennis Fast/VWPics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Angelica Stabile is a lifestyle writer for Fox News Digital.
In an interview with Fox News Digital, Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures founder and Wyoming wildlife expert Taylor Phillips shared an array of helpful information and smart advisories for visitors looking to check out wildlife in the west.