May
19
Efforts are being made to repopulate the Cutthroat Trout in Yellowstone following the presence of a microscopic parasite and the illegal introduction of Lake Trout. How do people feel about the repopulation? Should it be natural or controlled?
May 19, 2017 | Comments Off on Efforts are being made to repopulate the Cutthroat Trout in Yellowstone following the presence of a microscopic parasite and the illegal introduction of Lake Trout. How do people feel about the repopulation? Should it be natural or controlled?
Overview The cutthroat trout are a native species to Yellowstone National Park. The trout are originally a Pacific drainage species, their travel into the Yellowstone area was likely through the Two Oceans Pass. In addition to being a native species to the park, the cutthroat trout are very important to the parks ecosystem. They feed […]
May
19
What Should Be The Fate Of Bison That Leave Yellowstone National Park?
May 19, 2017 | Comments Off on What Should Be The Fate Of Bison That Leave Yellowstone National Park?
How To Join The Stampede: If you would like to join in on our conversation and share your thoughts, be sure to comment and follow us on social media using the hashtag #jointhestampedeLU. This is a burning issue in Yellowstone and Montana, and your thoughts are an important step in taking action to protect bison. […]
May
19
What ramifications does the growing Bison population have on the surrounding area?
May 19, 2017 | Comments Off on What ramifications does the growing Bison population have on the surrounding area?
Bison have historically roamed across the West since the early 1800s with overall population numbers reaching as high as 65 million at one point. Due to the appeal of poaching and hunting bison, when 1890 rolled around, fewer than 1,000 bison were said to be alive. In the year 1902, a mere 23 bison were […]
May
18
Who We Are
May 18, 2017 | Comments Off on Who We Are
We are trout Team 2 and we’re studying Trout and other aquatic invasive species in Yellowstone National Park. This post is so that everyone following our adventure can get to know our pack members! My name is Anna Knapp and I’m a rising Junior from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. I’m a Liberal Studies: Elementary Education […]
May
18
What factors contribute to the aging elk population, despite their adequate reproduction?
May 18, 2017 | Comments Off on What factors contribute to the aging elk population, despite their adequate reproduction?
Overview Our question, “what factors contribute to the aging elk population, despite their adequate reproduction?” came from our interest after researching elk and learning more than 50% of the elk population is over 9 years old, and the average elk only lives until about 15 or 16. We were interested then if the elk were […]
May
15
Expectations for My Adventure
May 15, 2017 | Comments Off on Expectations for My Adventure
I am really excited to have new experiences this summer! Going to Yellowstone is an experience out west that I have never had. I have never been that far west before and I am ready to see a different style of life. I enjoy learning about different cultures and meeting new people. I am really […]
May
11
Who We Are
May 11, 2017 | Comments Off on Who We Are
Meet the Herd! My name is Rachel Pata and I am a rising senior liberal studies major with a concentration in Elementary Education here at Longwood University. My goal is to one day teach abroad in either a military school or an international school. What I look forward to most is being able to head […]
May
11
About Us!
May 11, 2017 | Comments Off on About Us!
We are extremely excited for our adventure to Yellowstone National Park and are eager to learn new information. We want …
May
11
The Pack
May 11, 2017 | Comments Off on The Pack
Shane Crean, Corinne Fear, Sierra Garland
May
11
Class Begins
May 11, 2017 | Comments Off on Class Begins
Getting started with a great discussion of wolf management in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. LU@YNP 2017 is underway. Should the hunting of wolves be allowed in the GYE? Where do you fall?