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'The Great Yellowstone Thaw' in Photographs

Daniel Hautzinger
The Yellowstone River. Photo: Filip Fuxa/ Shutterstock.com
The Yellowstone River. Photo: Filip Fuxa/ Shutterstock.com

The three-part series Great Yellowstone Thaw follows the animals of Yellowstone as they survive through one of the harshest temperature swings in the world: a 140 degree change from winter to summer. Wolves, bison, grizzlies, beavers, and owls all weather the fierce environment. Explore the majestic landscapes and hardy species of the series in stunning photography.

Wolves. Photo: David Dirga / shutterstock.comPhoto: David Dirga / shutterstock.comBull elk in Grand Teton National Park. Photo: Kirk Geisler / shutterstock.comBull elk in Grand Teton National Park. Photo: Kirk Geisler / shutterstock.comA bison in Yellowstone National Park. Photo: FloridaStock / shutterstock.comA bison in Yellowstone National Park. Photo: FloridaStock / shutterstock.comA great gray owl. Photo: Michelle Lalancette / shutterstock.comPhoto: Michelle Lalancette / shutterstock.comA red fox. Photo: NaturesMomentsuk / shutterstock.comPhoto: NaturesMomentsuk / shutterstock.comAn otter. Photo: Rolf E. Staerk / shutterstock.comPhoto: Rolf E. Staerk / shutterstock.comA grizzly bear and her cubs in Grand Teton National Park. Photo: Chase Dekker / Shutterstock.comA grizzly bear and her cubs in Grand Teton National Park. Photo: Chase Dekker / Shutterstock.comGeysers in Yellowstone National Park. Photo: Roman Khomlyak / Shutterstock.comGeysers in Yellowstone National Park. Photo: Roman Khomlyak / Shutterstock.comAn elk. Photo: DJ40 / Shutterstock.comPhoto: DJ40 / Shutterstock.comGrand Teton National Park. Photo: bondjb/shutterstock.comGrand Teton National Park. Photo: bondjb/shutterstock.com