MAMMALS OF YELLOWSTONEPopular Mammals found in Yellowstone National Park
By: Emily Cespedes
Table Of Contents Hoofed Mammals Bears Dog Family
Conclusion Bibliography Go To Las
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Bears
GRIZZLY BEAR BLACK BEAR
Grizzly bear is largest bear in Yellowstone
Can weigh up to 800 lbs
Color varies black to blonde, sometimes with white-tipped fur giving grizzled, silver-tipped look
Black bears can be seen in Yellowstone along edges of trees
Weight- males:210-315 lbs and females:135-160 lbs
Color varies from black to brown, cinnamon or blonde
Dog Family In Yellowstone,
Wolves can be seen running together in the distance
Wolves eat animals ranging from mice to moose
A Coyote looks like a dog, with long and pointed ears and nose
Foxes are smaller than both wolves and coyotes
Hoofed Mammals
Bison-largest animals in Yellowstone
Moose-largest member of deer family
Elk-2nd largest member of deer family
Pronghorn-fastest runners in Yellowstone
Mule deer-have big ears like mules
Bighorn sheep-named for large, curved horns that males or “rams” have
Hoofed Mammals: Interesting Facts
Bison are surprisingly fast, especially when protecting their young or when approached too closely by people…so keep your distance!
Elk-have antlers that can have 6-8 points on each side and weigh more than 30 lbs!
Moose-have a “bell” which is skin/hair that dangles from throat!
Pronghorn-Can run up to 70 mph for 3-4 mins!
Review For Hoofed Mammals
What is the largest animal in Yellowstone?
How much can an elk’s antlers weigh?
What is the skin/hair dangling from the moose’s throat called?
How fast can Pronghorn run?
Mule deer have big ears like what other animal?
Answer: Bison
Answer: 30 lbs
Answer: The “bell”
Answer: Up to 70 mph
Answer: A mule
Bears: Interesting Facts
Mother bears are extremely protective of their young, so beware!
People should wear a bell or sing while walking/hiking throughout Yellowstone, so that bears will not be startled
Life expectancy for both Grizzly and Black bears is 15-20 yrs (in the wild)
Review For Bears
Which is the largest bear in Yellowstone?
Are Black bears only black?
True or False: Mother bears are protective of their young
What is the life expectancy of Grizzly and Black bears (in the wild)?
Answer: Grizzly bear
Answer: No, they can be black, brown, cinnamon, or blonde
Answer: True
Answer: 15-20 yrs
Dog Family: Interesting Facts
Wolves were re-introduced into Yellowstone in 1995
Wolves hunt in packs Coyotes in Yellowstone
are among the largest coyotes in the US
Review For Dog Family
When were wolves re-introduced into Yellowstone?
A coyote looks like what animal, only with long and pointed ears and nose?
True or False: A fox is smaller than a wolf and coyote
Answer: In 1995
Answer: A dog
Answer: True
Conclusion
This project was extremely fun for me. I had quite a few “a-ha” moments. During my research I learned a few facts about animals in Yellowstone. I was a little nervous beginning this project, but I was able to figure out how to create a non-linear Power Point. I learned how to insert links and I learned how to add Clip Art, for the very first time! Power Point is a fun way of teaching something,
and I am sure I will use it in my classroom when I begin teaching.