1. Popular Mammals found in
Yellowstone National Park
By: Emily Cespedes

2.  Hoofed Mammals
 Bears
 Dog Family
 Conclusion
 Bibliography Go To Last
Page

3. GRIZZLY BEAR BLACK BEAR
 Grizzly bear is largest  Black bears can be seen
bear in Yellowstone in Yellowstone along
 Can weigh up to 800 lbs edges of trees
 Color varies black to  Weight- males:210-315
blonde, sometimes with lbs and females:135-160
white-tipped fur giving lbs
grizzled, silver-tipped  Color varies from black
look to brown, cinnamon or
blonde

4.  In Yellowstone,
Wolves can be seen
running together in
the distance
 Wolves eat animals
ranging from mice to
moose
 A Coyote looks like a
dog, with long and
pointed ears and nose
 Foxes are smaller
than both wolves and
coyotes

5. Hoofed  Bison-largest animals in
Yellowstone
Mammals  Moose-largest member of
deer family
 Elk-2nd largest member of
deer family
 Pronghorn-fastest runners in
Yellowstone
 Mule deer-have big ears like
mules
 Bighorn sheep-named for
large, curved horns that
males or “rams” have

6.  Bison are surprisingly
Hoofed Mammals: fast, especially when
Interesting Facts protecting their young or
when approached too closely
by people…so keep your
distance!
 Elk-have antlers that can
have 6-8 points on each side
and weigh more than 30 lbs!
 Moose-have a “bell” which is
skin/hair that dangles from
throat!
 Pronghorn-Can run up to 70
mph for 3-4 mins!

7.  What is the largest  Answer: Bison
animal in Yellowstone?
 How much can an elk’s  Answer: 30 lbs
antlers weigh?
 What is the skin/hair  Answer: The “bell”
dangling from the
moose’s throat called?
 How fast can  Answer: Up to 70 mph
Pronghorn run?
 Mule deer have big ears  Answer: A mule
like what other animal?

8. Bears:  Mother bears are extremely
Interesting protective of their young, so
Facts beware!
 People should wear a bell or
sing while walking/hiking
throughout Yellowstone, so
that bears will not be startled
 Life expectancy for both
Grizzly and Black bears is 15-
20 yrs (in the wild)

9.  Which is the largest  Answer: Grizzly bear
bear in Yellowstone?
 Are Black bears only  Answer: No, they can
black? be black, brown,
 True or False: Mother cinnamon, or blonde
bears are protective of  Answer: True
their young
 What is the life  Answer: 15-20 yrs
expectancy of Grizzly
and Black bears (in
the wild)?

10. Dog Family:  Wolves were re-introduced
Interesting into Yellowstone in 1995
Facts
 Wolves hunt in packs
 Coyotes in Yellowstone are
among the largest coyotes in
the US

11.  When were wolves re-  Answer: In 1995
introduced into
Yellowstone?
 A coyote looks like  Answer: A dog
what animal, only
with long and pointed
ears and nose?
 True or False: A fox is  Answer: True
smaller than a wolf
and coyote

12.  This project was extremely fun for me. I had
quite a few “a-ha” moments. During my
research I learned a few facts about animals in
Yellowstone. I was a little nervous beginning
this project, but I was able to figure out how to
create a non-linear Power Point. I learned how
to insert links and I learned how to add Clip
Art, for the very first time! Power Point is a
fun way of teaching something,
 and I am sure I will use it in my
 classroom when I begin teaching.

13.  www.nps.gov/yell/index.htm