Both black and grizzly bears are entering “hyperphaghia” which quite literally means “over-eating.” Photo: Josh Metten, Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures. August is a busy month for wildlife in the park as bears are intensively foraging, elk are preparing for the …
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Wolf pups from successfully reproducing packs are out and about, learning about the new world around them, playing and growing rapidly. Photo by Gene Tremblay. • The bison herd in Grand Teton was still calving in June. In July, early-born …
Grizzly 399 grazes while two of her cubs of the year play in Grand Teton National Park. Photo: Latham Jenkins. Long days and warm temperatures mark summer’s arrival in Grand Teton National Park. As daily high temperatures rise with the …
• Since gestation lengths in mammals are very consistent, calving seasons will be similar to previous years, regardless of weather. The first bison calves of the year were born in early April, with moose and elk to follow in May. …
Photo from CJ Adams/NPS. 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 …
This winter has been a snowy one for wildlife. Across elevations, the Snake River Headwaters is recording snow water equivalents at or above 100%. Thus, as we enter late winter/early spring, keep in mind that this is the toughest time …
A red fox in Grand Teton National Park. This particular animal has a melanistic color pattern. Red foxes, including those in the Jackson area, can be the standard red color, completely black, and anything in between. This one displays a …
Shorter days and cooler nights mean Grand Teton’s wildlife are preparing for the long winter ahead. • Moose have started concentrating in the sagebrush/grassland areas in the south end of the park. They are seeking bitterbrush and other food in …
A healthy black bear searches for berries. Photo: Lisa Wan 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. • By the end …
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 …
Warm temperatures, valley snowmelt, and greening vegetation will help many of Grand Teton’s animals get a jump on replenishing critical energy reserves, particularly pregnant females that will be giving birth in the next two months. • Since gestation lengths in …
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 …