September is a time of change for wildlife in Grand Teton. Many ungulates (hoofed animals) are mating, birds are abandoning territories and embarking on their fall migrations, and all animals are preparing for the winter months ahead. • By the …
September Wildlife Whereabouts: Autumn Marks Season of Change for Wild Residents READ MORE
As of Tuesday, February 22, the Snake River Headwaters is recording snow water equivalents at 82% of median, compared to 100% in 2021 and 110% in 2020 for the same day. Even though this has been a low snow year to …
February Wildlife Whereabouts: Winter Still Poses Challenges to Park’s Wild Residents READ MORE
Grand Teton’s harsh winters push wildlife to their limits. Photo: Ryan Sheets Cold temperatures and snowfall have Grand Teton’s wildlife utilizing all of their incredible adaptations to navigate and survive the harsh winter season. Moose use their long legs to …
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Bald eagles inhabit the Jackson Hole valley year round without migrating elsewhere. Adult bald eagles with nesting territories in the park/valley remain year-round and will prey on higher numbers of waterfowl as fish become less available under ice. Fall spawning …
December Wildlife Whereabouts: Settling Into Winter READ MORE
Shorter days and cooler nights mean Grand Teton’s wildlife are preparing for the long winter ahead. Many of the animals have already begun their migrations to warmer climates, while others are settling into their winter dens in the Tetons. Moose …
Elk in Grand Teton are in the rut (peak of mating season) during the month of September. Autumn is a time of change for wildlife in Teton Park. Many ungulates (hoofed animals) are mating, birds are abandoning territories and embarking …
August is a busy month for wildlife in the park as bears are intensively foraging, elk are preparing for the rut, and eagles have recently fledged. A black bear in Grand Teton enjoying berries. Photo: Josh Metten, Jackson Hole EcoTour …
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Long days and warm temperatures mark summer’s arrival in Grand Teton National Park. As daily high temperatures rise with the season, mid-day animal activity will be reduced considerably. Be sure to get out early in the morning or later in …
The onset of spring and increase in nutritious vegetation supports new life as animals return to the park to forage and reproduce. Birds are nesting, trout are spawning, and mammals are caring for their offspring after a long winter. Much …
Elk migrate north near the town of Kelly in Grand Teton National Park. Photo: Josh Metten. • Northern migration of elk from the National Elk Refuge into Grand Teton has begun. Elk typically move up in the Snake River corridor …
Male grizzly bears have begun to emerge from their winter dens in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. This is a challenging time of year for wildlife as winter fat reserves have been depleted and new season plant growth is in its …
Most of Grand Teton’s animals have been forced to lower elevations by deep snow in the mountains. February has been a snowy one for wildlife. The Snake River Headwaters is recording snow water equivalents at 102%. Thus, as we enter …
February Wildlife Whereabouts: Deep Snow Challenges Teton Animals READ MORE