There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
Ronan Donovan:" A large male grizzly bear crosses in front of a remote camera after inspecting the remains of a bull elk carcass. This is the bull elk that kicked and killed the wolf in the previous post. As the data shows, 15% of natural wolf mortality in Yellowstone is caused by elk. Judging by the elk's antlers, this was a very large old bull. Still, this bull clearly put up a serious fight against 16 wolves, ultimately killing the pack's alpha male wolf - often the most experienced.
The battle for survival unfolds everyday in Yellowstone, this is just one story that's been documented. Think of the hundreds of others that we'll never know. "