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CRITICAL SURVIVAL HABITAT

A thermal area along side a stream creates critical winter survival habitat for wildlife.

The unique geology of Yellowstone creates critical winter survival habitat. Wildlife of all sizes uses the hydrothermal areas for food and warmth.

Choose from the “Case Studies” below to discover how two Yellowstone animals benefit!

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