Archive for the ‘wolf’ Tag
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.
After nearly disappearing decades ago from most of the United States, the bald eagle is now flourishing across the nation. Seeing this majestic bird is always a special treat. With a wingspan of 8 feet, watching them soar or hearing their distinctive call will stir your spirit. Photo of a bald eagle at Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve in Alaska by Bert van Macklenbergh. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 3/30/16.
The northern hawk owl is an especially dangerous predator if you’re a rodent, shrew or small bird. Hawk owls can spot their next meal from half a mile away, and have excellent hearing. From the top branches of a tall spruce tree, they can hear and locate their prey under a full twelve inches of snow. They hunt during both night and day, and typically do not occur in the lower 48. From the Park’s Facebook page.
Wolves are opportunistic animals and will make an appearance in populated areas from time to time, to capitalize on an easy meal. A wolf pack’s territory can range up to 1,000 miles, and they have been known to travel even further in pursuit of caribou herds. From Katmai National Park’s Facebook page.
Summer sunsets at Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska are truly special. Kent Miller snapped this dream-like photo of a moose walking along Reflection Pond. In the background, the top of Denali is illuminated by the setting sun at midnight. Photo by Kent Miller, National Park Service. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 7/23/15.
A visit to Bering Land Bridge National Preserve can feel like traveling back in time. The Bering Land Bridge provided a pathway for plants, animals and people to cross from the old world to new. Wildlife like the muskox remind us of our ancestors and how geography has shaped humankind. These iconic herbivores sport curved horns and can weigh between 400-800 pounds. Although their populations have fluctuated over the last century, today they number around 3,800 in the state of Alaska. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 8/31/15.
A trail camera got this shot of a wolf pack in California … the first pack seen in the Golden State in nearly a century! Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 8/21/15.
Bugling elk at Rocky Mountain National Park. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 9/4/15.
A wolf tracks a fox in the snow covered White Mountains in Alaska. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 2/28/14.
