Picture-perfect video captures Yellowstone bison in front of Old Faithful

It’s magical.

Bison are just one of the captivating animals you can spot trekking through Yellowstone National Park in the winter. If you regularly visit the park, you have probably been able to see one of the park’s beautiful bison before. But have you seen these majestic creatures posing in front of Old Faithful geyser right as it’s erupting? On Saturday, March 9, that is exactly what park visitor Cindy Shaffer caught on camera.

“That was an extremely special and tearful moment for me,” Shaffer said. “Tears of joy, of course.”

Experience the wonder for yourself in the video below. Plus, find out where you can go for a bison encounter of your own with this list of five places in the US where you can see wild bison.

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Wish this pair of adorable pumas a happy birthday

Time to celebrate!

Happy birthday, Olympia and Elbroch! On March 6, the Philadelphia Zoo posted an adorable video of these two precious pumas celebrating their first birthdays together.

As the Philly Zoo wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “We estimate the cubs were born around this time. These siblings joined our family in early July after being rescued in Washington, and very quickly became beloved by both staff and guests!”

A local news report further explains that the puma cubs were rescued from Kalama, Washington, and transferred from experts at the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife to the Philly Zoo. Formerly underweight and at-risk, pumas Olympia and Elbroch can be seen thriving and enjoying a birthday cake made of ice in the video below.

Want to wish these puma cubs a happy birthday yourself? You can direct your birthday wishes to the pair via social media. Or, better yet, visit the Philadelphia Zoo and see if you can get a glimpse of the pumas in person!

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Rare orca sighting caught on video at Channel Islands National Park

See them swim!

Get a glimpse of some of the magnificent creatures that swim in the waters around California’s one and only Channel Islands National Park.

While several species call the Channel Islands home, some are more likely to make an appearance than others. One of the species known for staying out of the limelight is the orca. Eagle-eyed wildlife watchers have to be pretty lucky to spot one of these curious animals.

Recently, a ranger patrolling the area around the park’s San Miguel Island lucked out and saw a pod of orcas for himself. As Channel Islands National Park recently explained in a Facebook post, “Although sightings of orcas around the Channel Islands are rare, they can happen at any time of the year.”

See this orca sighting for yourself in the video below.

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Trapped deer gets stuck in Old Navy, breaks glass to escape

Watch this critter break free.

Deer are one of the most common animals in the United States. North America is home to about 35 million of these critters, and several states claim the deer as their representative animal. Most Americans have probably seen a deer up close. Backyard deer sightings aren’t uncommon for many people, especially those who live on the East Coast.

What is uncommon is seeing a deer trapped inside an Old Navy store. On February 15, this strange sight is exactly what several shoppers in Greenville, South Carolina, witnessed. According to local news outlet WYFF 4, a troubled deer was seen frantically trying to escape from an Old Navy at Greenville’s Cherrydale Point Plaza.

See the deer make its escape in the video below. As a warning for all animal lovers out there, this video does contain images of an injured animal in distress.

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Watch this surprisingly graceful ostrich twirl for the audience at Cincinnati Zoo

See it twirl!

Animals can be strange. Strange animal activities range from zoo animals escaping their enclosures to wild critters messing with trail cameras. Sometimes, you’ll even see stories about a moose or coyote chasing skiers. With all of these weird stories in the world, it can be hard for a cute critter to stand out. But one talented ostrich from Ohio’s Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens has beat the odds with an eye-catching dance.

Footage from earlier this month shows one of the zoo’s ostriches twirling around in its habitat and delighting onlookers. As the zoo said on February 10, this large flightless bird gracefully performed some spectacular spins, dancing “like no one’s watching.” Watch this talented ostrich for yourself in the video below.

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6 cheetah facts that’ll answer all your questions about them

Learn all about cheetahs.

What is your favorite animal? Is it the adorable penguin? The furry and ferocious bear? The kingly lion? Or, are you partial to the speedy cheetah?

If you’re an animal enthusiast curious to learn more about cheetahs, join us on a mission to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about these critters. This round-up of cheetah facts explores everything from their diets and lifespans to their habitats and running speeds. It’s a must-read for cheetah fans. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive into these six questions and answers about the one-and-only cheetah.

Plus, learn more about other speedy animals with this list of the world’s fastest creatures.

Watch a moose chase skiers downhill at this Wyoming resort

Run for it!

Wyoming’s serene and snowy hills call to snowboarders and skiers all over the United States. During a typical day on the slopes, visitors can expect to encounter fields of white, massive evergreen trees, and plenty of other tourists enjoying the winter weather. What you probably aren’t expecting to see is a giant moose chasing you downhill.

On Sunday, February 4, a giant moose is exactly what skiers at Teton Village, Wyoming’s Jackson Hole Mountain Resort encountered. As the video below shows, people skiing down the slopes that day saw a moose galloping after them. Skier Kenneth William Rynearson called out to his friends and told them to ski faster to avoid the animal.

According to Alex Momot, another guest on the slopes that day who filmed the moose, everyone “out-ran the moose and nobody was harmed.”

See the chase for yourself here.

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