On the way into town (or out of town whichever direction you happen to be driving) there is a great place to stop that will teach you about the wildlife of Jackson Hole. It is more than just a visitor center. You get your firewood, fishing and hunting licenses as well as a a close up view of some animals you may see in Jackson or the surrounding area. We dropped by after our hike up Snow King. Can you see that L.A. Flat Stanley met Michigan Flat Stanley again!? Crazy. Can you pick out the Coyote, Elk, Trumpeter Swan and Bear?
This coyote is hopping on a small mouse and these guys are sure in the way! L.A. Flat Stanley and Michigan Flat Stanley wanted a close up view of the mouse, what they got was a close up view of the coyote!
Isn't this trumpeter swan beautiful? They are really HUGE birds. Here is some information from the Wyoming Wetlands Society website about trumpeter swans:
The elegant, snowy white Trumpeter Swan is the subject of intense study and concern. Largest of all North American waterfowl, the birds weigh between 20 and 30 pounds, with a wingspan of up to eight feet. Remaining near open water to feed on aquatic plants, trumpeters consume as much as 20 pounds of wet vegetation each day.
The only time this bear would be so dangerous is if she was protecting her babies. You guys better watch out! Does the ranger know you climbed over the display to get a closer look?
Do you think L.A. Flat Stanley and Michigan Flat Stanley are looking at a black bear or a grizzly bear? Print this post
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