
Is this guy sticking his tongue out at you?
Actually, this Bighorn is “phlemming” …..ie, he’s smelling the air with his nostrils and tongue searching for a female in estrus. Much like all members

Anyone seen a cross fox lately?
Anyone seen a cross fox lately? The cross fox is a variant of the red fox which exists here in WY. It is called a

What are moose in WY doing right now?
Starting in January, mature bull moose undergo a hormonal change which tells their bodies to shed the previous year’s antler growth. Once this process begins,

Wolves! Voracious Predator or Vital Partner?
Are wolves voracious, evil predators, or are they a vital part of our ecosystem? The answer depends on who you ask. Ranchers and farmers detest

Do bears actually hibernate?
Yes and no. Bears here in WY (black and grizzly) do take a nap, which is generally termed hibernation. However, they actually go into a
More pronghorns than people in Wyoming
While pronghorn are the fastest running mammals in the Lower 48 States at 60 mph, they just can’t jump a fence! Their forelegs are configured

Where can I see 7,500 elk? The National Elk Refuge!!
Soon, a herd of around 7,500 elk will navigate in smaller groups from their northern summer range. They are headed to the Jackson Valley and the