Elk, the most common large mammal in Yellowstone, are enduring complications with wolf reintroduction and foolish human behavior.
to stay at least 25 yards from most wildlife and 100 yards away from bears and wolves. Violations of these federal regulations can result in fines.
These rules help the animals maintain natural processes while keeping tourists safe. In 2018, Yellowstone park rangers after a group of tourists put the calf in the back of their car after insisting it was freezing. The bison was unable to reintegrate into other herds.. Visitors often spot them on the northern range. Summer temperatures bring 10,000 to 20,000 elk to the park each year. People commonly photograph bull elk due to their massive antlers, which can grow up to 5 feet long and 6 feet wide.
Out of concern for the overpopulation of elk, wolf reintroduction began in 1995, but by 2013, the elk population fell to under 4,000 on the northern range. However, the population has since increased, with 6,673 spotted on the northern range in 2022.
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