Yellowstone Park : Wildlife Books

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Of all the things that Yellowstone National Park is known for, the amazing wildlife probably ranks among the top of things people want to see when visiting Yellowstone. Yellowstone is, essentially, the Sergengeti of North America, being home to the largest herds of migrating wildlife in the lower 48 states. Bison, bears, elk, deer and countless other rare and endangered species call Yellowstone their home.

Listed on this page are various books that are available that provide information on the wildlife in Yellowstone National Park.

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Book Description
In 1959, John and Frank Craighead, along with a dedicated team of students and professional colleagues, began their pioneering and controversial study of the grizzly bear in the Yellowstone ecosystem. The Grizzly Bears of Yellowstone is the culmination of that research. It captures both the history and the science of how the Yellowstone study evolved into a lifelong battle to protect and perpetuate the grizzly bear.

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Book Description
A wonderful take-along guidebook that will help tourists see more wildlife on their visits to Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks. Identifies the best viewing areas for 45 major species, including wolves and bears. Includes maps, color photos, animal descriptions, and car tours and hikes for the best wildlife viewing not matter how you're traveling.

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Book Description
Brucellosis, a bacterial disease, was first noted in the Greater Yellowstone Area in 1917 and has since been a chronic presence there. This text reviews the existing scientific knowledge regarding brucelllosis transmission among wildlife, particularly, bison, elk and cattle in the Greater Yellowstone Area. It examines the mechanisms of transmission, risk of infection and vacination strategies. The book also assesses the actual infection rate among bison, and elk and describes what is known about the prevalence of "Brucella abortus" among other wildlife.

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Book Description
Author Shirley A. Craighead, a naturalist in her own right, presents this nature calendar for young readers (ages 8 to 12), showing the most visible species as well as the most curious and hidden. Readers will learn what to look for when and how to know what is going on behind the scenes.

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Book Description
This report examines the evidence that increased ungulate populations are responsible for the changes in vegetation and that the changes represent a major and serious change in the Yellowstone ecosystem. According to the authors, any human intervention to protect species such as the aspen and those that depend on them should be prudently localized rather than ecosystem-wide. An ecosystem-wide approach, such as reducing ungulate populations, could be more disruptive. The report concludes that although dramatic ecological change does not appear to be imminent, approaches to dealing with potential human-caused changes in the ecosystem, including those related to climate change, should be considered now. The need for research and public education is also compelling.

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