As top predators, sea otters are critical to maintaining the balance of nearshore ecosystems, such as kelp forests, embayments and estuaries. Without sea otters, sea urchins can overpopulate the sea floor and devour the kelp forests that provide cover and food for many other marine animals. How do sea otters play a role in the …
When he started leading wolf watching tours in 1997, it was just him and his wife. In 2021, he’ll be employing 10 guides. But even with a guide, seeing the elusive Canis lupus isn’t guaranteed. “Normally, you have a 50/50 percent chance of seeing a wolf,” says Varley. Is it common to see wolves in …
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Otters also have a pivotal role in river ecosystems. They are predators, meaning they help control the populations of food species they prey upon. This affects the ecosystem as a whole, and as a result, their presence is a signal that the ecosystem is healthy. What are the benefits of an otter? Otters are an …
The sea otters don’t directly affect the seagrass, but they do eat enormous amounts of crabs, dramatically reducing the number and size of crabs in the slough. With fewer crabs to prey on them, grazing invertebrates like sea slugs become more abundant and larger. How have the otters helped in Elkhorn Slough? Seagrass in the …
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Yellowstone’s first-come, first-served campgrounds include the 75-site Indian Creek open early June through mid-September. It accommodates RVs up to 35 feet. Accommodating RVs up to 25 feet, Lewis Lake has 85 sites on the south side of Lewis Lake and is open mid-June to early November. Which Glacier National Park campgrounds are first come first …
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RV Size Really Matters Sites accommodating a maximum combined length of 40 feet or more are limited. Most campsites in Yellowstone will not accommodate oversized units. If you arrive at the campground/RV Park with equipment that differs from your reservation specs, campground staff will not be able to accommodate you. Can you drive large RV …
1, 2022, due in part to additional engineering and guardrail installation. Yellowstone National Park announced on Wednesday that the West, South, and East entrances and nearly all roads in the park will close to regular vehicle traffic on Nov. 1, 2022. Why is Yellowstone closed right now? As a result of flooding and massive road …
Lamar Valley. Within Yellowstone National Park, the best location to spot wolves is in and around Lamar Valley, located in the Northern Range of Yellowstone. Four of Yellowstone’s eight wolf packs, the Junction Butte Pack, Rescue Creek Pack, 8 Mile Pack, and Wapiti Lake Pack are found in this area. What part of Yellowstone has …
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If you’re traveling during the main summer season, when you arrive you will likely have to wait in line at the entrance kiosk until the campground host can assign you an empty spot. Snagging a first-come, first-served site in Yellowstone requires early mornings and a lot of patience! How do you get your first campsite …
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Harry Potter Location: Dumbledore’s Grave The loch and surrounding environs were used for shots of Hogwarts grounds. Eilean na Moine Island in the loch was used as Dumbledore’s grave; it was filmed, then digitally placed in Loch Arkaig. Loch Eilt is a freshwater loch in Lochaber in the West Highlands. Where did they film the …
