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Bison herd at Yellowstone National Park

iPad-wielding tourist demonstrates how not to photograph bison at Yellowstone National Park

By Cat Ellis published

Luckily for the man, a Park Ranger intervened before things took a nasty turn

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Two marmots with snow capped mountains in the background

Are marmots dangerous? Ferocious fiends or furry friends?

By Julia Clarke last updated

Are marmots dangerous? We take a look at these giant furry alpine rodents and give our guidance on what to do if you meet one in the backcountry

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Close-up of bugling elk

Huge, hormonal elk vents his frustration on visitor's car at National Park

By Cat Ellis published

It's rutting season, and bulls can be particularly aggressive

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Close-up of black bear

Cute trail cam video footage catches real bear playing with teddy bears

By Dave Golder published

Black bears meet plush bears and the results are adorable

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Bison at Yellowstone National Park

Video shows why you should never, ever let your dog off the leash near bison

By Cat Ellis published

Many wild animals, including bison and elk, treat domestic dogs the same way as wolves

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Grizzly bear baring teeth

"I just remember the claws digging into my back" – runner recovering after hair clip saves her during grizzly bear attack

By Julia Clarke published

Several bears have been euthanized following the June 30 attack

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Black bear eating grass in the wild

Smoky Mountains tourists caught on camera feeding bears from lodge balcony

By Cat Ellis published

Police and the owner of the lodge have been informed

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Elk bugling during the rut

Yellowstone tourists learn the hard way why you should never, ever approach elk during the rut

By Cat Ellis published

Bull elk are magnificent, but always keep your distance

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Bison standing in river at Yellowstone National Park, facing photographer

Yellowstone tourist caught trying to pet bison after posing with it for vacation photos

By Cat Ellis published

Evidence shared online just a few weeks after an 83-year-old woman was gored by a bison "defending its space"

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Black bear and cub in tree

Mother bear with five cubs breaks into car to grab an easy meal (this is why you should always lock your doors)

By Cat Ellis published

The adult climbed into the vehicle through a rear window

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