American bison are just about the craziest looking creature on planet Earth. Once nearly driven to extinction, the huge beasts are playing a key role in the fight against climate change. Their ...

The plains bison (or buffalo) is America's National Mammal. When you think of this majestic species, several associations may come to mind: their long history with Native people and the animal's near ...

For most of the year, Yellowstone’s bison appear calm and collected — grazing in herds, wallowing in dust, or blocking traffic in famous “bison jams.” But when late summer rolls around, everything ...

Yosemite National Park hit with wave of illegal activity during shutdown ...

Folks, believe it or not, summer has come to a close which means that we unfortunately (but also hopefully) won’t have as many “can you believe how dumb this Yellowstone National Park tourist is being ...

Round 8 of Ellie’s flavor showdown — will she choose savory or fresh?

Imagine a sloth. You probably picture a medium-sized, tree-dwelling creature hanging from a branch. Today's sloths—commonly ...

As the federal shutdown continues into its fourth week, travelers may be wondering whether the country’s national parks are ...

Without fear, the tourists stand a mere five to 10 feet from the wild animal, essentially cornering it. According to the National Park Service, the recommended distance to maintain from predators like ...

Ice Age (as in the movie) tells the heartwarming tale of a mammoth, sloth, and saber-toothed cat that – against the odds – ...

Learn about Ernest Harold Baynes, a New Hampshire conservationist known for his work with animals. Free talk on Oct. 16 at Peterborough Town Library.