Tramping a forest trail your footsteps may disturb a deer that bounds
away at your approach. In some of the grassy valleys of Yellowstone are
immense herds of elk. Bands of bighorn sheep scale the rocky heights
with amazing agility.
Buffalo roam the eastern section of the Park, away from the main roads.
Quite likely you will catch glimpses of other animals—antelope, moose,
coyote, beaver, porcupine, squirrel and mink, some of which are pictured
here.
More than 200 species of birds spend their summers in the Park. Eagles
may be seen among the crags. Wild ducks and geese are abundant. Many
large, white swans and pelicans lend charm to Yellowstone Lake.
[Illustration: A part of Yellowstone’s buffalo herd]
[Illustration: Coyote]
[Illustration: A family of Yellowstone’s Grizzly Bears]
[Illustration: Old Faithful Geyser and Old Faithful Inn]
[Illustration: Mother bear and cub go for a stroll]
[Illustration: An eager beaver]