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2,100-Mile Wildlife Corridor Connects Yellowstone to Yukon
Planet Wins1h ago

2,100-Mile Wildlife Corridor Connects Yellowstone to Yukon

A nearly 30-year project is creating a massive 2,100-mile wildlife corridor across the Rocky Mountains, giving animals safe passage from Yellowstone to the Yukon. The effort has already protected 24 million acres and built over 200 wildlife crossings.

Reasons to be Cheerful2 min read
Ecologist Links 24M Acres from Yellowstone to Yukon
Planet WinsFeb 16

Ecologist Links 24M Acres from Yellowstone to Yukon

Gary Tabor spent decades proving that saving animals isn't just about protecting parks—it's about connecting them. His work has helped protect 24 million acres of wildlife corridors and changed how the world thinks about conservation.

Mongabay3 min read
Relocated Grizzly Mama Thrives in Yellowstone With New Cubs
Planet WinsApr 30

Relocated Grizzly Mama Thrives in Yellowstone With New Cubs

A mother grizzly bear relocated from Glacier National Park to Yellowstone two years ago just emerged with healthy cubs, proving a bold conservation experiment is working. The milestone brings new genetic diversity to Yellowstone's isolated bear population.

Google News - Conservation Success2 min read
Wolves and Cougars Now Share Yellowstone Peacefully
Planet WinsFeb 4

Wolves and Cougars Now Share Yellowstone Peacefully

After nearly vanishing from the American West, wolves and cougars have returned to Yellowstone and learned to coexist by adapting their diets and hunting strategies. New research reveals how two apex predators can share the same territory when nature offers enough variety.

Live Science3 min read
Yellowstone Bison Spared After Attacking Grandfather
Global NewsJul 16

Yellowstone Bison Spared After Attacking Grandfather

A wild bison that threw a grandfather 8 feet into the air at Yellowstone will remain in the park, officials decided. The heartwarming twist: the injured grandfather's first words were asking if his grandson was safe.

Fox News Travel2 min read
Pixar's Hoppers Inspired by Yellowstone Wolf Rewilding Win
Community HeroesMay 19

Pixar's Hoppers Inspired by Yellowstone Wolf Rewilding Win

When Pixar needed a story idea, they found it in Yellowstone's incredible ecosystem comeback. After wolves returned to the park, beavers rebuilt their dams and brought life back to the land.

Good Good Good2 min read
Yellowstone Mystery Solved: Scientists Map Supervolcano Power
Planet WinsApr 10

Yellowstone Mystery Solved: Scientists Map Supervolcano Power

Scientists have cracked a major puzzle about what fuels Yellowstone's massive volcanic system, and the answer could help predict future eruptions. New research reveals the supervolcano is powered by forces completely different than experts previously believed.

Google News - Science2 min read
Yellowstone Grizzlies Surge from 136 to 1,000 Bears
Planet WinsJul 17

Yellowstone Grizzlies Surge from 136 to 1,000 Bears

Grizzly bears in Greater Yellowstone have soared from 136 in 1975 to over 1,000 today, marking one of North America's greatest conservation comebacks. A new federal rule now empowers states and tribes to help manage this thriving population.

Google News - Conservation Success2 min read
Yellowstone Wolves: From Extinct to Star Attraction
Planet Wins4d ago

Yellowstone Wolves: From Extinct to Star Attraction

Once poisoned to extinction in Yellowstone, gray wolves now thrive as the park's biggest draw after one of conservation's greatest comebacks. Their return transformed an entire ecosystem and proved nature can heal when we give it a chance.

Smithsonian3 min read
Montana Teen Lassos Drowning Man From Yellowstone River
Videos6d ago

Montana Teen Lassos Drowning Man From Yellowstone River

A 14-year-old rodeo enthusiast saved a drowning man by roping him with a lasso during a Fourth of July weekend emergency. His quick thinking and hours of practice turned a terrifying moment into a Hollywood-worthy rescue.

GNN Heroes2 min read
Montana Teen Ropes Drowning Man From Yellowstone River
VideosJul 22

Montana Teen Ropes Drowning Man From Yellowstone River

A 14-year-old ranch kid used his rodeo lariat to save a stranger being swept downstream after a rafting accident. The rescue happened on his first camping trip where he'd ever brought his rope along.

Sunny Skyz3 min read
World's Largest Acidic Geyser Roars Back to Life
Planet WinsMar 3

World's Largest Acidic Geyser Roars Back to Life

After six years of silence, Yellowstone's Echinus Geyser has resumed its spectacular eruptions, delighting visitors with regular shows every few hours. Scientists are tracking this rare acidic wonder as it mirrors its last active period in 2017.

Google News - Science3 min read
Ravens Outsmart Wolves Using Memory, Not Tracking
InnovationMar 20

Ravens Outsmart Wolves Using Memory, Not Tracking

Scientists thought ravens followed wolves to find food. New tracking data from Yellowstone reveals these brilliant birds use spatial memory instead, flying up to 155 kilometers directly to where kills are likely to happen.

Science Daily3 min read
Ancient DNA Found in 700,000-Year-Old Squirrel Poop
Planet WinsJun 10

Ancient DNA Found in 700,000-Year-Old Squirrel Poop

Scientists in Canada's Yukon discovered a treasure trove of DNA up to 700,000 years old preserved in frozen squirrel droppings. The genetic material from woolly mammoths, wolves, and hundreds of plants offers an unprecedented window into Earth's ancient past.

Google News - Science2 min read
Ancient Squirrel Poop Preserves 700,000 Years of DNA
Planet WinsJun 11

Ancient Squirrel Poop Preserves 700,000 Years of DNA

Scientists discovered a treasure trove of ancient DNA, including from woolly mammoths, perfectly preserved in frozen squirrel droppings in Canada's Yukon. The findings offer an unprecedented window into how life evolved over hundreds of thousands of years.

Google News - Science2 min read
Grizzly Bears Rebound from 700 to 2,000 in 50 Years
Planet WinsJul 17

Grizzly Bears Rebound from 700 to 2,000 in 50 Years

Once teetering on the edge with just 700 bears in 1975, grizzly populations in the American West have tripled to more than 2,000 thanks to science-driven conservation. New federal rules now empower states to lead the next chapter of this remarkable recovery story.

Google News - Conservation Success2 min read
Cat Missing 3 Years in Wyoming Reunites with NY Family
Community HeroesApr 27

Cat Missing 3 Years in Wyoming Reunites with NY Family

A house cat that disappeared during a cross-country road trip in 2023 has been found alive and returned to her New York family after surviving nearly three years in the Wyoming wilderness. The reunion happened thanks to a Wyoming couple who spotted the collar-wearing stray and tracked down her owners.

Google: lost found reunited3 min read
50-Year Conservation Law Has 99% Success Rate
Planet WinsJun 29

50-Year Conservation Law Has 99% Success Rate

The Endangered Species Act has protected thousands of plants and animals for over 50 years, with 99% of listed species still thriving today. Grizzly bears in Yellowstone have soared from near extinction to over 700 strong.

Google News - Conservation Success2 min read
Turn Your Lawn Into a Wildlife Haven in 4 Simple Steps
Planet WinsMay 21

Turn Your Lawn Into a Wildlife Haven in 4 Simple Steps

Americans are transforming their grass lawns into native plant gardens that feed butterflies, birds, and bees. If half of U.S. lawns became wildlife habitats, we'd create more protected space than Yellowstone and a dozen other major national parks combined.

NPR Science3 min read
Teen Lassos Drowning Man From Montana River on First Try
Videos1d ago

Teen Lassos Drowning Man From Montana River on First Try

A 14-year-old rodeo enthusiast saved a stranger's life by roping him to safety from the rushing Yellowstone River using skills he'd been practicing in his backyard for just a year.

Google: rescue saves2 min read

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