In recent incidents captured on camera and shared through social media, tourists at Rocky Mountain National Park and Yellowstone National Park have been seen engaging in dangerous behavior by approaching and disturbing wildlife. These incidents serve as stark reminders of the importance of giving animals their space and respecting their boundaries. Rocky Mountain National Park, known for its majestic elk, witnessed a gathering of tourists dangerously close to a group of bull elk. Persistent warnings from the National Park Service (NPS) were made to maintain a minimum distance of 25 yards (23 meters) from these magnificent creatures. However, onlookers were … Continue reading Tourists’ Unsettling Behavior Provokes Wildlife Crisis in National Parks: Beyond Selfies