A red fox in Katmai National Park. From the Park’s Facebook page.
A fawn in Shenandoah National Park. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 4/21/16.
This photo from Yellowstone National Park is from Ranger Neal, who says, “After living here for 927 days, 10 hrs & 17 min, a wolf finally walked into my frame at close range.” Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 4/8/16.
Young Bald Eagles are often confused for golden eagles. Eagles reach full adult plumage in about 5 years. Photo by David Mitchell. Tweeted by the USFWS Midwest on 4/10/16.
Doesn’t get cuter than this: A baby bear lounging in a tree in Tennessee’s Great Smoky National Park. Photo by by Matt & Delia Hills. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 3/25/16.
Monarch butterflies. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 3/30/16.
A baby fox at Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Located just 26 miles from New York City’s Times Square, the refuge consists of more than 7,700 acres of habitat for birds, deer, turtles and foxes, like this adorable kit. Photo by Ashleigh Scully. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 4/10/16.
Sleeping bear cubs at Alaska’s Katmai National Park. From the Park’s Facebook page.
Big Bend National Park in Texas. A mother bobcat perches in a mesquite tree with her large juvenile kittens, teaching them the ropes of feline life in the wilderness. A park employee captured this shot not too far from a park road. This family group was likely hunting from the tree where they would have a good view of passing rodents. But maybe they were just enjoying the view! Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 12/3/15.
This fox is diving for its dinner. Tracking mice under the snow, the fox will leap up and land on its prey, taking it by surprise. It’s an effective, and entertaining, performance. Just one of the many wonders you can see at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 12/2/15.
Two baby foxes near the Bureau of Land Management field offices in Pocatello, Idaho. This area is home to the Blackfoot River, which flows through a desert canyon of sagebrush and juniper habitat that is great for hiking. Anglers can set-up camp at one of five small campgrounds, lining the shores of the Blackfoot River. Wildlife viewers will enjoy the area’s nesting golden eagles, prairie falcons, red-tailed hawks and great horned owls. Photo by Jeff Cundick. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 11/29/15.
Foggy autumn morning in Cataloochee Valley in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Photo by Brian Simpson. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 12/4/15.
Bears fishing at the falls in Katmai National Park & Preserve are an internet sensation, with Bearcams set up so adoring fans can follow the action live throughout the summer. From the Park’s Facebook page.
Your daily dose of cute: This fox family spotted at Togiak National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. 🐺🐺 This 4.7 million-acre refuge features a kaleidoscope of landscapes – from mountain crags, fast-flowing rivers and deep lakes to tundra, marshy lowlands and sea cliffs. At least 283 species of wildlife can be found on the refuge, including the red fox pictured here. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 7/31/15.
In Alaska’s Bristol Bay, a humpback whale is surrounded by Shearwaters. Photo by Brenda Rone, NOAA. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior on 12/16/14.
Two fox kits in Maine’s Arcadia National Park. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 6/2/15.
Located near the southern border of Washington – just a short distance from Portland – Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge is a must visit in the Pacific Northwest. This 5,217-acre wildlife refuge contains a mosaic of riverine flood plain habitat, making it ideal for birdwatching. Donna Torres snapped this photo of two great horned owl fledglings keeping a watchful eye on her while visiting Ridgefield. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 6/4/15.
Sunset at North Carolina’s Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Photo by C. Denise Maples. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 6/8/15.
Sage Grouse. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 3/10/15.
A kiss from a seal pup would make any mother’s day. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 3/12/15.
With a rock for a pillow! Sleeping fox in the Donoho Basin in Wrangel St. Elias National Park and Preserve. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 3/14/15.
The mountain bluebirds are back at Rocky Mountain National Park & that can only mean one thing. Spring has arrived! Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 3/14/15.
Photographer Bob Dreeszen took this photo at Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge. There’s no explanation for what the fox is doing, but let’s assuming he’s having a good time. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior on 6/26/14.
