At nearly 9,000 square kilometres, it can be difficult to get anything more detailed than an overview of the world’s oldest national park. In his new book, Yellowstone: A Land of Wild and Wonder, published by Riverbend, Cauble zooms in on the park’s wildlife and natural beauty. He ably captures Yellowstone’s rugged strength and fragile interdependent connections.
Up from 24 animals in 1902, the thousands of American bison add 10-17 per cent to their numbers each year. Managing this population is one of the park’s greatest challenges.
Christopher Cauble
The Grand Prismatic Spring is both the largest spring in the U.S. and the most photographed feature in the park.
Christopher Cauble
Pronghorns can sustain speeds up to 70 km/h over long distances. Yellowstone is in the middle of their range from Mexico north to Canada.
Christopher Cauble
Nine different species of conifers are part of Yellowstone’s diverse plant ecosystem.
Christopher Cauble
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