In an interview with Fox News Digital, Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures founder Taylor Phillips shared expert insights on wildlife in the Rocky Mountain west.
Mountain lions and bison and bears — oh, my! From Yellowstone National Park to Jackson Hole, wildlife in the Rocky Mountain West is an American treasure — which is why visitors flock to see it. Park goers are bound to view some amazing animals during their trips, though it’s always smart to know what to expect before encountering native species. 'The best protocol would be to give all bears plenty of space.
Phillips recommended visitors who wish to see elk make a visit in late September, early October, during their 'amazing and interesting' breeding season. Dominant male bull elk, in their prime years of five to seven years old, require a harem of females — anywhere from five to up to 90 female elk at a time, he said.
Even though mountain lions are a prevalent predatory species, bears and wolves trump them on the hierarchy, leaving mountain lion kittens at risk of hunger if kills are taken over by bigger animals, Phillips indicated. Rocky Mountain big horn sheep You’ll most likely bump into the Wyoming-native rocky mountain big horn when traveling west. The species is spotted frequently in the wintertime, but will continue moving north during the summer months on the hunt for better foraging opportunities.
Out of a majority of western species, sheep are the most comfortable around people, still seemingly unbothered by human presence.
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