# @nationalparkservice on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CTpgi0RrPXn
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/21026401-nationalparkservice-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2021-09-10T16:55:12.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** National Park Service (@nationalparkservice) — https://gondola.cc/nationalparkservice

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“What have they got in there, King Kong?” — Dr. Ian Malcolm⁣
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Something like that. Yellowstone’s abundant and diverse wildlife are as famous as its geysers. There are nearly 300 species of birds, 16 species of fish, five species of amphibians, six species of reptiles, and 67 species of mammals, including Bison, the largest land mammal in North America. If we’ve said it once, we’ll keep saying it...wild animals are unpredictable and dangerous. Every year people are injured when they approach animals too closely.⁣
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Hold onto your brochures! The following tips will keep you and park animals safe:⁣
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🦬So your friends were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should? Never approach or pursue an animal to take its picture: use binoculars or telephoto lenses.⁣
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🦬If you cause an animal to move, you're too close. It's illegal to willfully remain near or approach wildlife, including birds, within any distance that disturbs or displaces the animal.⁣
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🦬Park in roadside pullouts when watching/photographing animals: do not block traffic. If the cup of water sitting on your dash starts to ripple, it may not be the best time to get out. ⁣
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🦬Mommy’s very angry. Stay in or next to your car when watching bears. If a bear approaches or touches your car, honk your horn and drive away to discourage this behavior. ⁣
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Enjoy watching Yellowstone’s animals but STAY SAFE! ⁣
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Image: Enter Yellowstone National Park from the north entrance and you’ll get a chance to see the iconic Roosevelt Arch. @yellowstonenps ⁣
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#yellowstone #nationalparkservice #wildlife #nature #gate #travel #recreateresponsibly

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
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| National Park Service | @nationalparkservice | https://gondola.cc/nationalparkservice | Government Organization |

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