Day 2: Yellowstone National Park Wolf Expedition

Posted by amy on October 29, 2007 in Yellowstone National Park Wolf Expedition.

Early this morning, I saw a pack of wolves and was able to get some video footage of them really close before they disappeared. Another pack was later discovered near a ridge chasing elk. Suprisingly, the wolves do not bother the bison. A third pack was discovered playing together as a pack on a mountain top. The alpha male howled and commanded the wolves to leave the mountain with only one stragler that left without the pack.

Later in the evening, we hiked up in the back country, carrying our bear spray since there are a lot of grizzlies out and about. During the hike, we ran into three bison running up a hill that we were descending. We nearly hit one another going down!

Observing wolf behavior is like nothing I've ever experienced before. This journey is beyond my wildest dreams it's SO incredible! So far, I've observed Agate and Druid packs, captured wolf footage, observed wolf tracks in the back country and have seen many coyotes. One picture I will share upon my return is one of a big horn sheep drinking from a stream. I was also able to observe the big horns fighting.

Tonight it's a heat wave! A whopping 30 degrees and the sound of the rushing creek next to the tent will put me right to sleep. Stay tuned for more updates...

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