Spreading fear about wolves never goes out of style
In early September, President Trump signed an executive order that continued to rely on big-bad-wolf myths. He claimed that living…
Wolf in Yellowstone, photo by Jacob W. Frank NPS
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In late August, national headlines exposed the National Park Service’s efforts to swap land from one of America’s natural crown…
One access to the Blue River that was privatized by last year’s federal land swap. Photo by A. Ezman
MoreWhat makes Yellowstone unique is at risk
There’s a major reason that Yellowstone National Park attracts close to 5 million visitors every year. Yes, there are spectacular…
Yellowstone grizzlies, photo by Tom Murphy
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