WILD ANIMALS
OF
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
A presentation of general information onmany of the mammals most commonlyseen in Yellowstone, illustrated with drawingsof many of the species described.
by
Harold J. Brodrick
Yellowstone Interpretive Series
Number 1
YELLOWSTONE LIBRARY AND MUSEUM ASSOC.
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone Park, Wyoming
1954
Reprinted March 1959
This booklet is published by the Yellowstone Library and MuseumAssociation, a non-profit organization whose purpose is the stimulationof interest in the educational and inspirational aspects of Yellowstone’shistory and natural history. The Association cooperates withand is recognized by the National Park Service of the United StatesDepartment of the Interior, as an essential operating organization. Itis primarily sponsored and operated by the Naturalist Division inYellowstone National Park.
As one means of accomplishing its aims the Association has publisheda series of reasonably priced booklets which are available forpurchase by mail throughout the year or at the museum informationdesks in the park during the summer.
| YELLOWSTONE INTERPRETIVE SERIES | |
|---|---|
| Number | Title and Author |
| 1 | Wild Animals of Yellowstone National Park by Harold J. Brodrick |
| 2 | Birds of Yellowstone National Park by Harold J. Brodrick |
| 3 | Yellowstone Fishes by James R. Simon |
| 4 | The Story of Old Faithful Geyser by George D. Marler |
| 5 | Reptiles and Amphibians of Yellowstone National Park by Frederick B. Turner |
| 6 | Yellowstone’s Bannock Indian Trails by Wayne F. Replogle |
| 7 | The Story of Man in Yellowstone by Dr. M. D. Beal |
| 8 | The Plants of Yellowstone National Park by W. B. McDougall and Herma A. Baggley |
Orders or letters of inquiry concerning publications should be addressedto the Yellowstone Library and Museum Association, YellowstonePark, Wyoming.
Copyright 1952 by the
Yellowstone Library and Museum Association
Revised 1954
PREFACE
PURPOSE
Visitors to Yellowstone have for many years found the largermammals of the region of unusual interest. The demand forsome printed information in general terms and at a reasonablecost have prompted the preparation of this handbook.
The aim of this publication is to provide those interested witha few facts about the more commonly seen mammals of Yellowstone.People want to be better informed on the variety of animalsfound here; this handbook should be helpful. It is hopedthat the statements concerning locations where certai