Day 3: Yellowstone National Park Wolf Expedition

Posted by amy on October 30, 2007 in Yellowstone National Park Wolf Expedition.

I'm getting some great footage up here in Yellowstone! I was able to capture a grizzly chasing off an adult wolf howling over to a beautiful gray yearling that was separated from the pack. An adult female howled with her tail lowered showing signs it was a subordinate member. This could have been quite possibly an Agate pack which equals 2 black wolves and 3 gray wolves (timber wolves).

The female subordinate appeared frustrated that her howls did not get the attention of the yearling. She remained on top of the large rock howling until an enormous grizzley came in from behind and chased her away.

Global warming has played a major role in the slow deterioration of Yellowstone National Park. It's easy to observe the bark beatles destroying trees, drought and lack of berries growing among the land. Without berries, the bears search for food elsewhere thus leading to increased bear attacks on humans. Don't worry I have my bear spray! There is no word yet on the effects of wolves and the elk population. However, Aspen trees are thriving and wolves are keeping heards in good shape during their hunts for food. The elk appears healthy because wolf pack territories are so close to one another, so food is easily accessible to both. The only real killer to wolves is their own.

That's all for today... stay tuned for more (via text to Amy).

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