A new peer-reviewed study reports that claims of a “world-leading” trophic cascade in Yellowstone National Park are not supported, citing problems with the methods used in earlier research. A newly pu ...

Over the last three decades, Yellowstone National Park has undergone an ecological cascade. As elk numbers fell, aspen and willow trees thrived. This, in turn, allowed beaver numbers to increase, ...

Larger carnivores are treasured species of the environment. They not only balance the food web but also create revenue for national parks. The restoration of gray wolves at Yellowstone National Park ...

Thirty years ago, park rangers reintroduced grey wolves into Yellowstone National Park. They wanted to restore the ecosystem and get the elk... What is the legacy of Yellowstone wolves 30 years after ...

Scientific research has long assumed gray wolves are non-migratory during springtime, staying anchored to tend to litters of nearly helpless pups. For the first weeks of life, after all, pups are ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. This winter saw the most wolves from ...

This kind of behavior is not encouraged. A man was caught on video approaching and spraying at a Yellowstone wolf pack. Bystanders shouted warnings. Park officials advise staying at least 100 yards ...

Study shows that partisan misperceptions about opponents may lead to conflict, even when consensus is possible ...