It’s baby season at Yellowstone National Park
Spring has brought a variety of baby animals to Yellowstone National Park, including bison, black bears, and bighorn sheep. The park emphasizes the importance of maintaining a safe distance from wildlife while enjoying their cuteness. Additionally, the article provides guidance on how to handle baby animals found in suburban areas, such as opossums and squirrels.
- ▪Baby bighorn sheep and other young animals are emerging in Yellowstone this spring.
- ▪Visitors are reminded to keep a safe distance from wildlife, especially bears and wolves.
- ▪If you find a baby opossum or squirrel, it's important to contact a wildlife rehabilitator if the mother doesn't return.
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| Publication time | Sun, 24 May 2026 10:21:15 -0400 |
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Baby bighorn sheep are some of the many new arrivals in Yellowstone this spring. Image: NPS Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Email address Sign up Thank you! Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Even though many parts of the northeastern United States have seen surges of summer temperatures, it’s technically still spring in the Northern Hemisphere, which means many animals are having babies. That’s true also at Yellowstone National Park, which is home to everything from moose and black bears to river otters and gophers.
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