Book Now Donate

Grand Teton National Park Foundation

Posts With Tag: Wildlife Whereabouts

Wildlife Whereabouts: On the Move

Thursday, April 26th, 2018

Early snow melt at low elevations, warm temperatures, and greening vegetation will help many animals get a jump on replenishing these critical energy reserves, particularly pregnant females which will be giving birth in the next 2 months. • Since gestation lengths in mammals are very consistent, calving seasons will be similar to previous years, regardless […]
read more...
Wildlife Whereabouts: Between Seasons

Wednesday, March 28th, 2018

Photo by Patrick Leary, Director of Wildlife Expeditions This is a challenging time of year for wildlife as winter fat reserves have been depleted and new season plant growth is in its earliest stages and limited in distribution. Energy conservation is still a high priority. Please remember to give all wildlife plenty of room and […]
read more...
Wildlife Whereabouts: Surviving Mid-Winter

Tuesday, February 27th, 2018

This winter has been an interesting one for wildlife. The upper Snake River and adjacent mountain watersheds are all recording snow water content levels well above 100%, yet valley snowfall has been one of the lowest on record. This is because unusually warm temperatures during many of our winter storms this year resulted in the […]
read more...
Wildlife Whereabouts: Adjusting to Warmer Temperatures

Tuesday, January 30th, 2018

Photo by Sean Beckett • Snowfall has been lower and temperatures higher than average so far this winter. Many bison and elk have responded by staying away from core winter ranges and remaining on spring/fall transitional ranges where adequate forage is still available. • The ice on Jackson Lake has been variable so far this […]
read more...
Wildlife Whereabouts: Getting Ready for Winter

Tuesday, November 21st, 2017

Photo by Jerry Herman. November brought cooler temperatures and snow to Grand Teton. The park’s wildlife is either settling into their winter dens or preparing for the long, cold season ahead. • Fall spawning mountain whitefish are headed to winter habitats as their eggs incubate for the next several months. • Fish energy needs and […]
read more...
Wildlife Whereabouts: Migrating into Fall

Thursday, September 28th, 2017

Photo by Lisa Wan. September is a time of change for wildlife in Teton Park. Many ungulates (hoofed animals) are mating, birds are abandoning territories and embarking on their fall migration, and all animals are preparing for the winter months ahead. • By the end of September, elk, moose, and pronghorn are still breeding but […]
read more...
Wildlife Whereabouts: Foraging Toward Fall

Wednesday, August 30th, 2017

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.
read more...
Wildlife Whereabouts: Transitioning Into Summer

Thursday, June 29th, 2017

Longer days and warmer 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 evening for your best chance to see some of the park’s incredible wildlife.
read more...
Wildlife Whereabouts: Cubs, Calves, & Nestlings

Tuesday, May 30th, 2017

Spring brings new life to Grand Teton National Park. The valley is a vibrant green and buzzing with the arrival of migratory birds and baby animals. Be safe and enjoy the park’s remarkable wildlife during this special time of year!
read more...
Wildlife Whereabouts: Restoring Energy Through Spring Foraging

Wednesday, April 26th, 2017

Spring provides wildlife with vital energy resources to help them regain strength after winter in Grand Teton.
read more...
Wildlife Whereabouts: Grand Teton’s Wildlife Running Low on Energy as Spring Begins

Thursday, March 30th, 2017

This is a challenging time of year for wildlife as winter fat reserves have been depleted and new season plant growth is in its earliest stages and limited in distribution.
read more...
Wildlife Whereabouts: Heavy Snowfall Impacts Animals in Grand Teton National Park

Friday, February 24th, 2017

Record snow depths in both the mountains and valley have brought many deer, elk, and moose to the lowest elevations of the park and Jackson Hole. Many of these animals are not used to being in such close proximity to people, which can add considerable stress and lower fitness.
read more...
Wildlife Whereabouts: Survival of the Fittest

Thursday, January 26th, 2017

Cold temperatures and abundant valley snowfall have Grand Teton’s wildlife utilizing all of their incredible adaptations to navigate and survive the harsh winter season.
read more...
Wildlife Whereabouts: Hibernation & Migration

Wednesday, November 30th, 2016

The Tetons are beautifully blanketed in snow and winter is quickly approaching. Some wildlife in Grand Teton are settling into their winter dens, while others have left the park for warmer winter ranges.
read more...
Wildlife Whereabouts: Warming Up for Winter

Tuesday, October 25th, 2016

Fall means wildlife is on the move! Mule Deer are migrating to warmer winter destinations while migratory birds have already left the valley. Read more about fall in Grand Teton and how wildlife prepares for the cooler months ahead.
read more...
Wildlife Whereabouts: Mating, Migration, and More!

Wednesday, September 28th, 2016

By the end of September, animals are reading for the winter months ahead. Elk, moose, and pronghorn are still breeding, but won’t be for much longer. The forests, meadows, and shrublands are quiet in the mornings as breeding birds abandon territories and begin migrations to distant wintering areas.
read more...
Wildlife Whereabouts: Foraging, Fighting, and Fledging

Tuesday, August 30th, 2016

August is a busy month for wildlife in the park as bears are foraging, elk and bison are preparing for the rut, and eagles are fledging.
read more...
Wildlife Whereabouts: Summer is FULL of Animal Activity

Wednesday, June 29th, 2016

There is no shortage of wildlife activity during the month of June as wolf pups, grizzly cubs, and ungulate calves are playing and exploring, bird eggs are hatching and nestlings are feeding, and Snake River fine-spotted cutthroat trout and Utah suckers are spawning in park lakes.
read more...
Wildlife Whereabouts: A time of year we love—pups, calves, and cubs!

Tuesday, May 31st, 2016

Bison, elk, moose, and bears are just some of the animals giving birth this month. Birds are on nests incubating eggs. Fish are spawning in spring creeks. Learn more in our latest edition of Wildlife Whereabouts!
read more...
Wildlife Whereabouts: Migration, incubation, and more!

Thursday, April 28th, 2016

Spring provides wildlife with vital energy resources to help them regain strength after winter in Grand Teton National Park. Learn more in our latest edition of Wildlife Whereabouts!
read more...
Wildlife Whereabouts: Spring Awakenings and Arrivals

Thursday, March 31st, 2016

With spring just around the corner, adult male bears are emerging from their dens, migrating birds are beginning to arrive, and snowshoe hares and long-tailed weasels are shedding their white winter coats. Learn more in our latest edition of Wildlife Whereabouts!
read more...
Wildlife Whereabouts: Signs of bears and more!

Monday, February 29th, 2016

Recent mild temperatures and longer days have Grand Teton’s wildlife slowly adjusting to seasonal change. Learn more in our latest edition of Wildlife Whereabouts!
read more...
Wildlife Whereabouts: Surviving Winter in Grand Teton

Thursday, January 28th, 2016

Below freezing temperatures and valley snowfall have Grand Teton’s wildlife utilizing all of their incredible adaptations to navigate and survive the harsh winter season.
read more...
Wildlife Whereabouts: Heading into Hibernation

Friday, November 27th, 2015

Most black bears entered winter dens by the end of October, with most grizzly bears doing the same during the month of November. A small number of grizzly bears that have learned how to put on additional fat during early winter will remain out and about, for as much as another month.
read more...
Wildlife Whereabouts: Bears, birds, bats and more!

Thursday, October 29th, 2015

Grand Teton’s wildlife begins preparing for winter by seeking food and migrating to warmer areas.
read more...
Wildlife Whereabouts: Sightings of Grand Teton’s most well-studied bears

Wednesday, September 30th, 2015

Fall is here and Grand Teton’s birds are migrating to their wintering areas, as bears and other wildlife are searching for food to prepare for the winter ahead.
read more...
Wildlife Whereabouts: Follower or hider? Ungulate parenting strategies and more!

Tuesday, June 30th, 2015

Summer is here and Grand Teton’s wildlife is taking full advantage of the abundance of food brought by heavy spring rains. Throughout the next few months, expect wildlife to be most active during dawn and dusk due to high mid-day temperatures.
read more...
Wildlife Whereabouts: Offspring Abounds in Grand Teton

Tuesday, May 26th, 2015

Several species of wildlife in Grand Teton are giving birth to offspring and making their way to summer feeding grounds. The beginning of summer is a busy time of year for the valley’s wild residents!
read more...
Wildlife Whereabouts: Early season snowmelt benefits wildlife in Grand Teton

Thursday, April 30th, 2015

Spring provides wildlife with vital energy resources to help them regain strength after winter in Grand Teton.
read more...
Wildlife Whereabouts: Spring migrations have officially begun!

Monday, March 30th, 2015

With the arrival of spring to Grand Teton, wildlife that have spent the winter here begin to move to summer feeding grounds and species who winter elsewhere start to make their way back to the valley.
read more...

Blog Home

Categories